After School Program Instructor

Mission

Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student success and community development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure program safety by implementing and enforcing all School Site, and Safe Passages policies.
• Develop and instruct enrichment activities for youth within social emotional learning, S.T.E.A.M, health and fitness, youth leadership, and social justice.
• Complete weekly lesson plans to be submitted via Google Classroom.
• Prepare students for performances or presentations at showcases and family events.
• Provide youth development best practices, monitor student progress and collect surveys as appropriate.
• Participate in weekly collaborative staff meetings and trainings. Agency-wide professional developments quarterly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated children and youth instructions and facilitation experience (volunteer/paid) working in an urban K-12 environment.
• Ability to work with children, youth, families, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Classroom management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Strong Communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working on a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Offices and Google Suites.
• Quarterly professional development will be provided.
• Must be dedicated and able to commit to the entire school year. No exceptions.
• Must have a High School Diploma.
• At least 48 semester units from an accredited college or passing grade on Instructional Aid.
• Cleared TB test and background (fingerprint) check.

Employment Classification

This is a part-time hourly position. The position does not include medical, dental or vision benefits.

Work Schedule

14-25 hours per week, M-F; based on OUSD academic calendar (holidays and teacher professional developments). Must be available all days of the week.

Candidates Must Be Available For

2026-2027 school year.

Compensation

$23 - $27 per hour/paid weekly depending on education, experience and references.