Expanded Learning Literacy Specialist (Richmond)

We are seeking a committed and passionate Expanded Learning Literacy Instructor to lead a gender specific curriculum to girls in kindergarten through third grade as part of our East Bay Expanded Learning Programs. As a Literacy Instructor you will work with afterschool site coordinators and school district personnel to deliver top quality academic, enrichment and recreational services to students during the after-school hours, five days a week throughout the school year.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $21 per hour
• Hours: 25 hours per week
• Paid BACR holidays
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, afternoons until 6 p.m.; Off holidays, summers, and weekends
• Stepping stone into career in education, to a credentialed teacher
• Employment Benefits: mental health, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, 403b

Minimum Requirements

• Must have an (a) Associate Degree or higher, or (b) 48 or more college units, or (c) High School Diploma or GED and pass Instructional Aide exam
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must provide negative TB clearance
• Classroom experience a plus
• Available Monday through Friday 23 hours per week, afternoons until 6 pm
• Work Hours: Monday- Friday 1pm-6pm
• Ability to reliably commute to Richmond
• Commitment to social justice and leadership
• Passionate about learning and youth development: K-12
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Familiarity with teaching literacy concepts

Preferred:

• Commitment to a full school year, able to practice open, clear and consistent communication, commitment to participate in professional development

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain a safe and emotionally supportive environment
• Create, plan, and execute lesson plans that support school day learning
• Collaborate with youth to support their learning and development (youth-driven curriculum)
• Model BACR Best Practices

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.

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