Expanded Learning Program Instructor

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Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice.

We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

You Should Apply If

The Expanded Learning Program Instructor role features ample opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills. If you want to make an immediate impact on students' lives and launch or continue your career in education, this is the role for you.

(This role is similar to an After school Instructor position)

The Opportunity

• KIPP SoCal provides expanded learning programs before school, after school, in summer school, and through intersession learning opportunities. Expanded Learning Program Instructors focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of KIPP SoCal students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.

• Recreational Sports
• Multimedia (photography, video editing/directing)
• Art (painting, drawing, DIY)
• Dance and/or Cheer
• Theater or Visual/Performing arts
• Robotics
• Yearbook or school newspaper

• Provide academic assistance, intervention support, and recreational programming within small student groups and in whole-class settings
• Develop, create and implement academic, recreational, and enrichment activities
• Supervise assigned students to ensure that students are safe and the program operates in an organized and effective manner
• Support and aid classroom teachers as assigned
• Assist with event planning

• Maintain daily attendance records
• Enter accurate and timely attendance data into the data management system
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all relevant data including early release forms, evaluations from students, and progress data as requested
• Report on student progress and behavior

• Attend weekly or monthly school-based staff meetings/training
• Participate in training offered by school site and regional office
• Attend all additional required meetings

• This role is a year-round position, with approximately 22 - 24 work hours per week and hours increasing during the summer
• Must be able to commit to a regular shift during the instructional year (Aug
  - June)
• Mondays: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m
• Tuesday - Thursday: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m
• Friday: 1:45 to 6:30 p.m
• Available for Summer Program, possible weekend, and intersession program

• Minimum education requirement:
  High School diploma (KIPP assessment required before interview)
• AA degree or at least two years of coursework at a four-year college preferred
• Prior experience working with groups of elementary or middle school students in an academic or recreational setting is strongly preferred
• Ability to lead groups of students in activities while placing a high priority on safety
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and students