After School Program TK Instructor- SF (Elementary School)

Bay Area Community Resources; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit benefits

403(b) participation

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is seeking an EXL TK/K Instructor to provide engaging, expanded learning experiences for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in BACR after-school and enrichment programs. The instructor creates a safe, nurturing environment that supports social-emotional growth, early learning, independence, and a love of learning.

Through play-based and hands-on activities, you will build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff while

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher, 48 college units, or passing an instructional aide exam.
• Experience with young children in educational/childcare/after-school settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse families.
• Ability to supervise groups of young children safely.
• Proficiency with email, Google Workspace, and program documentation systems.
• Criminal background clearance, TB clearance, Mandated Reporter certification, trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, play-based learning for TK/K.
• Support social-emotional growth and early literacy.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and school partners.
• Maintain attendance, documentation, and safety.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse developmental needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Positive behavior supports

Co-regulation

Restorative practices

Diversity awareness

Email proficiency

Google Workspace

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college units

Criminal background clearance

TB clearance

Mandated Reporter certification

Required trainings

Job description

Job Description: Reports To: Program Coordinator The EXL TK/K Instructor provides engaging, expanded learning experiences for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in BACR after-school and enrichment programs. The instructor creates a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports social-emotional growth, early learning, independence, and a love of learning. Through play-based and hands-on learning experiences, the instructor builds positive relationships with students, families, and school staff while supporting the unique developmental needs of children ages 4–5.

BENEFITS

Pay rate: $25 per hour Typical schedule of 20.5 hours per week Up to 15 paid holidays annually. Eligible employees may receive dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, transit benefits, and 403(b) participation based on hours worked. Opportunity to build experience in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.

PEOPLE-CENTERED SERVICE & CARE

Value: Compassion — Genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

Create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment where young children feel a sense of belonging, build positive relationships, and develop confidence.

Support students’ social-emotional growth through relationship-building, co-regulation, positive behavior supports, restorative practices, and developmentally appropriate conflict resolution.

Build respectful partnerships with families and caregivers, maintain confidentiality, and recognize families as essential partners in student success.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING & IMPROVEMENT

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

Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities, applying feedback to strengthen practice.

Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based learning experiences that support early literacy, numeracy, creativity, physical development, and social-emotional learning.

Differentiate instruction and activities to meet the diverse developmental, linguistic, cultural, and learning needs of young children.

SELF-AWARENESS & INCLUSIVE COLLABORATION

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

Design and facilitate inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate activities that support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental needs.

Collaborate effectively with program staff, school-day teachers, families, and community partners to support student success and program goals.

Demonstrate flexibility, self-awareness, and professionalism by seeking support when needed, acknowledging mistakes, and responding constructively to challenges.

ETHICAL & ACCOUNTABLE PRACTICE

Value: Integrity — Honesty, accountability, and professional conduct

Arrive on time and prepared with materials, lesson plans, and consistent routines that provide structure and predictability for young learners.

Maintain accurate attendance, documentation, and required reports while safeguarding confidential student and family information.

Maintain professional boundaries and promptly communicate safety concerns, behavioral incidents, mandated reporting situations, or other significant issues to the coordinator.

POSITIVE & PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT

Value: Joy — Brings energy, meaning, and genuine connection to the work

Facilitate engaging, play-based experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, movement, collaboration, and learning.

Incorporate storytelling, art, music, hands-on activities, and social-emotional learning into daily programming.

Cultivate a joyful classroom community where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to participate while contributing positively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications Associate degree or higher, completion of at least 48 college units, or passage of a qualifying Instructional Aide examination. Experience working with young children in educational, childcare, enrichment, preschool, TK, kindergarten, or community-based settings. Ability to build positive relationships with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to actively supervise and engage groups of young children while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. Basic proficiency with email, Google Workspace, and required program documentation systems. Successful completion of criminal background clearance, TB clearance, Mandated Reporter certification, and all required trainings. Ability to work during after-school hours and commit through the academic school year (hire date through mid-June).

Preferred Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Experience with play-based learning and early childhood, preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, kindergarten, expanded learning, or childcare programs. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 4–6. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Chinese, or other languages).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, and move throughout the program space for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to actively supervise and accompany students during indoor and outdoor activities. Ability to maintain active supervision and respond appropriately to the physical and safety needs of young children.

BACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and affirming workplace. This job description reflects the core responsibilities of the position and may be revised as program and organizational needs evolve.

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR!

BACR staff make a lasting impact across California, serving tens of thousands of children, youth, and families every day. BACR staff continue to create meaningful change in every community we serve. We continually witness the strength and resilience of the individuals and families we serve who are often those most adversely impacted by systemic racism, poverty, and inequitable access to resources and opportunities. BACR has remained steadfast to our mission: We work in the heart of our communities to foster generational change. We are grateful for the opportunity to support communities throughout the Bay Area, promoting resilience, health and justice and to our dedicated staff who serve those communities with compassion, passion, creativity and talent.

Compassion – We approach all we do with a caring heart and a people-centered mindset. Curiosity – We challenge ourselves to learn, stretch, grow, and innovate. Humility – We acknowledge our own limits and actively appreciate others’ perspectives and lived experiences. Integrity – We value and respect the trust given to us by our communities. We operate with honesty, accountability, and consistency. Joy – We lead with gratitude, sprinkle in humor, and lift each other’s spirits.