After School Program Instructor ( Antioch- Antioch High School

Overview

Position details:
Part-time, non-exempt before and after-school program support for Expanded Learning Programs (EXL) at school-based sites. Reporting to the EXL Program Coordinator. Benefits and compensation are based on regional grant funding and experience.

• Build trusting relationships and a sense of belonging for students who are disengaged or struggling, through consistent connection and proactive support.
• Support students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) using relationship-building, restorative practices, de-escalation, and co-regulation strategies.
• Address conflicts, bullying, exclusion, and behavioral concerns using culturally responsive, restorative approaches.
• Recognize when students need support beyond the program’s capacity and communicate concerns to the coordinator.
• Build respectful, professional relationships with families and caregivers while maintaining confidentiality and acknowledging them as partners in student success.
• Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development; apply feedback to improve practice.
• Use student engagement and behavior data to refine lessons and improve outcomes.
• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes as outlined in the EXL Handbook.
• Provide homework support and skill-building activities; adapt instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Use required digital platforms and communication tools (Workday, Workvivo, Google Drive, email) effectively and independently.
• Design and facilitate inclusive, culturally responsive activities that support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental needs through trauma-informed practices.
• Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, and team members to support program goals; foster an equitable and inclusive environment with respectful communication and awareness of personal and systemic biases.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, acknowledge mistakes, seek support when needed, and respond constructively to challenges.
• Arrive on time and prepared with materials, lesson plans, and classroom routines; maintain attendance and incident reports and required documentation; uphold professional boundaries and ethical conduct.
• Notify the coordinator immediately of safety incidents, behavioral concerns, or mandated reporting situations; communicate concerns before issues escalate.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality; attend required professional development and represent the program professionally at sites.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to program activities; plan and facilitate engaging, student-centered lessons integrating academic and SEL development.
• Provide specific, genuine praise recognizing students’ effort, persistence, and growth; promote student voice, leadership, and shared decision-making.
• Contribute to a positive program culture and collaborative team environment.

• Associate degree or higher, or 48 college units, or successful passage of the Instructional Aide exam.
• Criminal background check and TB clearance completed successfully.
• Ability to work after-school hours and commit through the academic year (hire date through mid-June).
• Experience working with K–12 youth in educational, enrichment, or community-based settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Mandated Reporter certification and other required trainings completed.
• Ability to independently supervise and engage up to 22 youth.
• Basic proficiency with email, Google Drive, and other program management platforms.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish,…