After School Enrichment Instructor

The United We Lead Foundation (UWLF) is seeking energetic, dependable, and student-centered Part‑Time After School Enrichment Instructors to join our Future Ready Explorers team serving Fresno Unified School District middle schools. Future Ready Explorers is an engaging College & Career Readiness enrichment program designed for students in grades 6–8 during the Fresno Unified Expanded Learning After School Program. Through project‑based learning, leadership development, career exploration, financial literacy, and goal‑setting activities, instructors will inspire students to explore future opportunities while developing essential life skills.

This is an in‑person position working directly at Fresno Unified School District campuses during after‑school hours. Instructors will collaborate with UWLF staff and Fresno Unified Expanded Learning Coordinators to deliver high‑quality enrichment programming aligned with district expectations and student success outcomes.

• Facilitate engaging 50‑minute enrichment lessons for middle school students during the After School Program enrichment rotation.
• Deliver hands‑on, project‑based learning activities focused on:
  • College awareness and postsecondary pathways
  • Career exploration and career interest inventories
  • Leadership development
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Goal setting and growth mindset
  • Financial literacy
  • High school readiness
• Guide students through career exploration labs, vision board projects, reflection journals, leadership challenges, and future planning activities.
• Foster a positive, safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Encourage active student participation while promoting collaboration, problem‑solving, and self‑confidence.
• Administer student surveys, career interest inventories, attendance records, and other required program documentation.
• Monitor student behavior while following Fresno Unified and UWLF safety protocols.
• Communicate regularly with site administrators, Expanded Learning Coordinators, and UWLF supervisors.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, and instructional coaching sessions.
• Maintain accurate lesson documentation and student participation records.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of UWLF's mission.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Liberal Studies, Child Development, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with youth in educational, after‑school, tutoring, mentoring, recreation, or camp settings preferred.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school staff and UWLF leadership.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience facilitating project‑based learning or enrichment programming is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace preferred.

This position requires working on school campuses while actively supervising and engaging students. The employee must be able to: stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move throughout classrooms and outdoor activity areas; lift and carry instructional materials weighing up to 25 pounds; operate computers, projectors, and classroom technology; and participate in indoor and outdoor student activities throughout the school day.

• Demonstrate commitment to UWLF's mission of expanding educational opportunities for underserved students and families.
• Inspire students to explore college, career, and leadership opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Maintain a positive, solution‑oriented attitude.
• Value teamwork, collaboration, integrity, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
• Exhibit professionalism and serve as a positive role model for youth.

• Valid California Driver's License preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of DOJ/FBI Live Scan background clearance.
• TB clearance prior to employment.
• Ability to meet Fresno Unified School District contractor requirements.
• Must maintain reliable attendance and commit to the full academic year.

• Competitive pay: $18–$25/hour.
• Mileage and gas reimbursement.
• Hybrid modality (in‑person + some virtual flexibility).
• Professional growth through community‑based work.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on underserved families in Fresno.