- Salary
- $24 – $25
- Location
- San Pedro Elementary, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Purpose
The Expanded Learning Program (EXLP) Program Instructor/Floaters provide high-quality expanded learning experiences that support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of TK– 5th grade youth. Grounded in BACR’s values of Compassion, Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, and Joy, this role helps create safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued, respected, and connected.
Program Instructors/Floaters provide flexible staffing support across one or more school-based program sites. They assist with daily program operations, provide classroom and activity support, and ensure continuity of services
during staff absences, vacancies, and periods of increased enrollment. Program Instructors/Floaters build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners while supporting equitable access to learning and enrichment opportunities for students of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences.Through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices, Floater Program Instructors contribute to student success while helping maintain a positive, collaborative, and high-performing program culture across multiple sites.
Benefits
● Pay rate: $24–$25 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience
● 25 hours per week, start/end time confirmed upon hiring
● Up to 15 paid holidays per year
● Stepping stone into a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice
● Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, and 403(b) retirement plan (eligibility based on total weekly hours)
People-Centered Service
BACR Value: Compassion — genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues
● Cultivate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all youth feel a sense of belonging.
● Build positive relationships with students and provide proactive support for youth experiencing challenges.
● Assist Program Instructors in supervising groups of 10–20 students during academic, enrichment, recreation, and youth development activities.
● Support positive behavior management using restorative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
● Maintain a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral, health, and safety concerns.
● Build positive relationships with families, school staff, and community partners.
Continuous Learning & Improvement
BACR Value: Curiosity — actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice
● Assist in planning and facilitating engaging academic, enrichment, recreational, and youth development
activities.
● Provide homework assistance and academic support for program participants.
● Adapt quickly to different school sites, student populations, schedules, and program needs.
● In the absence of a Program Instructor, independently plan and facilitate academic, enrichment, and physical skill-building activities aligned with students and developmental needs and educational standards.
● Participate actively in staff trainings, meetings, professional development, and program quality improvement efforts.
● Support site staff in implementing program goals and maintaining high-quality programming.
Self-Awareness & Inclusive Collaboration
BACR Value: Humility — recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively
● Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
● Foster an equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for all participants.
● Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, families, and community partners.
● Support student voice, leadership, and meaningful participation.
● Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a willingness to work across multiple school sites.
● Maintain a positive attitude while supporting changing program needs and priorities.
Ethical & Accountable Practice
BACR Value: Integrity — honesty, accountability, and professional conduct
● Ensure program activities align with BACR policies, grant requirements, and safety expectations.
● Maintain accurate attendance records and required program documentation.
● In the absence of a Program Instructor, assume responsibility for attendance tracking and daily classroom operations.
● Report incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and safety issues immediately to a supervisor and complete required documentation.
● Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical conduct.
● Support daily site operations, including setup, cleanup, organization of materials, and transitions between
activities.
Positive &Purpose-Driven Engagement
BACR Value: Joy — brings energy, meaning, and genuine connection to the work
● Create engaging experiences that support academic, social-emotional, and leadership development.
● Foster a positive program culture through meaningful relationships and student-centered practices.
● Encourage participation, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork.
● Recognize and celebrate student growth, effort, and accomplishments.
● Contribute positively to team culture through collaboration, enthusiasm, and shared success.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required
● High school diploma or equivalent.
● Successful completion of a criminal background check and TB clearance.
● Ability to work during after-school hours and commit through the academic school year (hire date through mid-June).
● Ability to travel and work at multiple school sites as assigned.
● Minimum of six months of experience working with K–12 youth in educational, enrichment, recreational, or community-based settings.
● Ability to supervise and engage groups of students in a positive and professional manner.
● Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
● Ability to complete Mandated Reporter certification and other required trainings.
● Basic proficiency with email, Google Drive, and other program management platforms.
Preferred
● Associate degree or coursework in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Social Work, or a related field.
● Experience in after-school, expanded learning, summer, recreation, or youth development programs.
● Experience working across multiple classrooms or program sites.
● Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Chinese, or other languages).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Ability to stand, sit, kneel, 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 travel between assigned school sites.
● Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
BACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and affirming workplace. This job description reflects core responsibilities and may be updated as program needs evolve.
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.