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Mission Graduates

After School Program Teacher - Upper Grades (3rd-5th)

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, and 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 employee; access to Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, as well as access to 403(b) account at time of hire. We also offer a 3% employer contribution for eligible staff (eligibility to be explained at 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 understanding of cultural diversity;Bilingual Spanish/English fluencyTB 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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