TK/K After School Program Instructor- Oakland

Bay Area Community Resources; United States; On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $200

Up to 15 paid holidays

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources is seeking individuals to support young children in various educational settings across the region. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment where children can grow emotionally and socially.

Candidates should have an Associate degree or higher, relevant experience, and a commitment to building positive relationships. Pay ranges from $24 to $27 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in educational or community settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Ability to supervise and engage groups of young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for young children.
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences.
• Collaborate with staff and families for student success.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication with families

Supervising groups

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Education

Associate degree or higher

Completion of 48 college units

Job description

Job Overview

Job Description: Available Work Locations: Lockwood, Greenleaf, Esperanza, Oakland Academy of Knowledge, Grassvalley, Sankofa, Brookfield, Montclair, Markham, Hoover, and Redwood Heights.

Sign‑On Bonus: $200 sign‑on bonus after 60 days of employment.

Benefits

Pay rate: $24–$27 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience.

Typical schedule: 20–30 hours per week, depending on site needs.

Paid holidays: 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.

Values and Responsibilities

• People‑Centered Service & Care – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.