After School Program – Instructor/Floater (Marin Elementary School)

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR); San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays per year

Dental

Vision

Wellness program

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Transit and parking flexible spending

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is seeking a Program Instructor/Floater for the Expanded Learning Program (EXLP) to provide flexible staffing across school-based sites and support TK–5 youth in daily activities. You will help maintain safe, engaging environments grounded in BACR’s Compassion, Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, and Joy values.

You will build relationships with youth, families, and school staff, adapt to multiple sites, provide homework help and enrichment, and contribute to a

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible staffing support across one or more school-based program sites.
• Support daily program operations and activities for TK–5 youth.
• Supervise and assist groups of 10–20 students during academic, enrichment, and recreation activities.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.

Job description

Job Description:

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Purpose

The Expanded Learning Program (EXLP) Program Instructor/Floaters provide high-quality expanded learning experiences that support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of TK– 5th grade youth. Grounded in BACR’s values of Compassion, Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, and Joy, this role helps create safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued, respected, and connected.

Program Instructors/Floaters provide flexible staffing support across one or more school-based program sites. They assist with daily program operations, provide classroom and activity support, and ensure continuity of services during staff absences, vacancies, and periods of increased enrollment. Program Instructors/Floaters build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners while supporting equitable access to learning and enrichment opportunities for students of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences.Through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices, Floater Program Instructors contribute to student success while helping maintain a positive, collaborative, and high-performing program culture across multiple sites.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $24–$25 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience
• 25 hours per week, start/end time confirmed upon hiring
• Up to 15 paid holidays per year
• Stepping stone into a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice
• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, and 403(b) retirement plan (eligibility based on total weekly hours)

People-Centered Service

BACR Value: Compassion — genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

• Cultivate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all youth feel a sense of belonging.
• Build positive relationships with students and provide proactive support for youth experiencing challenges.
• Assist Program Instructors in supervising groups of 10–20 students during academic, enrichment, recreation, and youth development activities.
• Support positive behavior management using restorative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
• Maintain a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral, health, and safety concerns.
• Build positive relationships with families, school staff, and community partners.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

BACR Value: Curiosity — actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice

• Assist in planning and facilitating engaging academic, enrichment, recreational, and youth development activities.
• Provide homework assistance and academic support for program participants.
• Adapt quickly to different school sites, student populations, schedules, and program needs.
• In the absence of a Program Instructor, independently plan and facilitate academic, enrichment, and physical skill-building activities aligned with students and developmental needs and educational standards.
• Participate actively in staff trainings, meetings, professional development, and program quality improvement efforts.
• Support site staff in implementing program goals and maintaining high-quality programming.

Self-Awareness & Inclusive Collaboration

BACR Value: Humility — recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Foster an equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for all participants.
• Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, families, and community partners.
• Support student voice, leadership, and meaningful participation.
• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a willingness to work across multiple school sites.
• Maintain a positive attitude while supporting changing program needs and priorities.

Ethical & Accountable Practice

BACR Value: Integrity — honesty, accountability, and professional conduct