Instructional Support Staff; East Palo Alto

OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive.

The Instructional Support Staff role is responsible for supporting and/or leading classrooms to deliver safe and effective learning environments for students through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. You will work with different grade bands (TK-8) at Costaño Elementary School, reporting to the Associate Site Director. This role requires working four days per week. You will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context.

• Manage (as a co‑lead or primary lead) a classroom of 10‑20 students.
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance.
• Lead students through academic activities.
• Adapt lesson plans for delivering enrichment classes and clubs (art, cooking, STEM, fitness, etc.).
• Conduct life‑skills and team‑building activities.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership.
• Engage in weekly check‑ins and participate in staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment.
• Participate in supporting special events and field trips.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and ability to work with TK‑8 youth.
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents.
• Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible in navigating a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: one year of experience working with K‑8 youth.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 80% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy  requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

East Palo Alto (Costaño Elementary School)

19 hours per week:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 2:00 pm – 6:15 pm;
Wednesday 12:15 pm – 6:15 pm. Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings.

• Employment Status:
  Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt
• Pay Range: $22.00‑$25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth:
  Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a Live Scan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law.

BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.