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Mission Graduates

After School Program Kindergarten Teacher

Mission Graduates, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Looking to kickstart your career in teaching or working with students? Do you find yourself wishing you could gain real hands-on experience lesson planning, leading, and working with SFUSD teachers? Come work for

Mission Graduates!

Work in a friendly and supportive environment with other motivated faculty members, helping K-12 students in San Francisco's Mission District.

Highlights

Gain on-the-ground experience working directly with students at one of our schools in the San Francisco Unified School DistrictReceive training on a variety of topics including teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom managementHelp build cultural and educational bridges with students and their familiesWork in a friendly and supportive environment with a team of amazing educatorsNon-exempt, 0.75 FTE (30 hrs/week—12:15pm-6:15pm)Benefits Package: includes fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision for employees; access to Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, as well as access to a 403(b) account at the time of hire. We also offer a 3% employer contribution for eligible staff* (eligibility to be explained at the time of hire). In addition, we offer 14 paid holidays per year, as well as 8 personal hours per year and accrue vacation and sick-time.Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties

Plan and lead daily academic and enrichment activities for about twenty studentsUtilize standards-based curriculum to write lesson plans infusing students' literacy development;Lead an enrichment class (i.e. art, drumming, gardening) each semester;Develop and integrate college "culture-building" activities into the classroom;Coordinate and support volunteers in the classroom;Develop a nurturing, safe, respectful, multicultural learning environment.Support students to reach specific literacy benchmarksFacilitate vocabulary building and reading comprehension activities that build upon the “school day” learning objectives;Design, develop, and implement theme & project-based learning projects that support student academic and personal achievement.Build cultural and educational bridges with students and their families.Assist in community outreach, parent communication, and volunteer supervision;Coordinate ongoing communication and feedback systems with families, teachers, and volunteers;Assist in the daily operations of the EDP including supervising youth, administrative tasks & staff development;Maintain accurate youth files and records, i.e. attendance, student behavior, and other evaluation forms to track student progress;Participate in staff development, team, and supervision meetings;Provide overall support of the program, including support for field trips, special events, and parent workshops;Plan and coordinate field trips, parent events, and other school-wide events;Serve as part of the larger Mission Graduates team;Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Qualifications

Strong interest in education and teachingUnderstanding of youth development principles;Passion for working with students and youth is a must, as well as a willingness to explore alternative, non-institutional teaching methods;Must be able to relate effectively to diverse communities and demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity;Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is preferred;TB test clearance mandatory prior to hire;Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations;Candidates must be flexible, well-organized, and able to take initiative;Current CPR certification (or attained within 2 months of employment).Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $21.00-$24.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)/401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule: After schoolAbility to commute/relocate:San Francisco, CA 94103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: One location

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