After School Staff Pool (Part-Time, Chinese or English Speaking)

Yu Ming Charter School; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Yu Ming Charter School is seeking an After School Program Staff for a part-time role. The position involves supporting K–4 students at lower campuses or Grades 5–8 at upper campus, in a Mandarin- and English-speaking environment.

Under supervision, you will lead activities, assist with homework, uphold safety protocols, and maintain positive relationships with students and families. The schedule is about 20 hours weekly, Mon-Thu 2:30–6pm, Fri 12:30–6pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrated English proficiency at an intermediate to professional level.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities for students.
• Assist students with homework and provide academic support as needed.
• Promote a positive work environment and collaborate with school staff.

Skills

English Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA/AS degree preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

After School Program Staff Pool (Part-time, Chinese or English Speaking)

ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL

Yu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 952 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.

We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Ming’s future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education. As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website www.yumingschool.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision of the Site Manager, performs a variety of duties related to supporting K-4 students at one of our Lower School Campuses or Grades 5-8 students at our Upper School Campus.

• Plan and facilitate engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote learning, social interaction, and skill development
• Assist students with homework assignments and offer academic support as needed.
• Promote a positive work environment and relationships with team members and school staff.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and their families.
• Foster a safe environment that allows students to form close, durable human relationships with peers that support and reinforce healthy behaviors.
• Complete necessary paperwork such as incident reports, and other program-related documentation in a timely manner.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including first aid and emergency response guidelines. Staying vigilant during activities to prevent accidents and address any emergencies that may arise.
• Supervise students during program activities, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Be a positive role model for students in both actions and words.
• Role model for youth Yu Ming’s Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Intermediate to Professional level of English Proficiency

Preferred

• Associate of Arts or Science (AA or AS) degree preferred
• At least 1-2 years prior experience working with youth and/or teens
• Certified in CPR and First Aid, or be certified within 30 days of hire
• Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in working with families from culturally and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
• Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and families
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work in a dynamic, creative, and start-up learning environment
• Driven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth, including learning new and innovative teaching practices
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a solutions-oriented attitude

TIME COMMITMENT

Afternoon work schedule with ~20 hours/week. Monday-Thursday 2:30 to 6pm. Friday 12:30 to 6pm. Hours may vary slightly by site.

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate commensurate with experience, within the range of $20-23/hour.

Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.