After-School SEL Instructor (Bilingual)

Bay Area Community Resources, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Career progression

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

FSA

Transit benefits

403b

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks an EXL Program Instructor to deliver high-quality expanded learning experiences for K–12 youth. You will foster belonging, equity, and strong relationships with students, families, and school staff, guided by BACR’s values.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches and collaboration to meet diverse student needs within after-school hours and a funding-driven schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or 48 college units or passage of the Instructional Aide exam.
• Criminal background check and TB clearance.
• Ability to work during after-school hours and commit through the academic school year.
• Experience working with Middle School in educational, enrichment, or community-based settings.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete Mandated Reporter certification and other required trainings.
• Ability to independently supervise and engage up to 22 youth.
• Basic proficiency with email, Google Drive, and other program management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and a sense of belonging through consistent connection and proactive support for students who are disengaged or struggling.
• Support students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) through relationship-building, restorative practices, de-escalation, and co-regulation strategies.
• Address conflict, bullying, exclusion, and behavioral concerns using culturally responsive, restorative approaches.
• Recognize when students need support beyond the program’s capacity and communicate concerns to the coordinator.
• Build respectful, professional relationships with families and caregivers while maintaining confidentiality and recognizing them as key partners in student success.
• Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development, applying feedback to improve practice.
• Use student engagement and behavior data to refine lessons and improve outcomes.
• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes outlined in the EXL Handbook.
• Provide homework support and skill-building activities, adapting instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Use required digital platforms and communication tools (Workday, Workvivo, Google Drive, email) effectively and independently.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or related field

Tools

Email

Google Drive

Workday

Workvivo

Job description

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks an EXL Program Instructor to deliver high-quality expanded learning experiences for K–12 youth. You will foster belonging, equity, and strong relationships with students, families, and school staff, guided by BACR’s values.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches and collaboration to meet diverse student needs within after-school hours and a funding-driven schedule.