After School Instructor

Baldwin 280 Martinvale Ln San Jose, CA 95119, USA

Pay or shift range: $20.01 USD to $30.02 USD. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK‑8th grade. Daily tasks include tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. They also integrate Catalyst programs with school day activities, share district classroom spaces, and collaborate closely with school district staff.

After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site.

• Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst Expand Ed Learning (ExL) curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year.
• Provide students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and teaching youth positive life skills.
• Work collaboratively with staff members at the site, both internally (Catalyst ExL peers and Catalyst Kids, where applicable) and externally (district staff and teachers).
• Track students’ progress using programmatic protocol.
• Ensure students receive consistent supervision and always provide a safe and supported environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and promptly complete all necessary safety documentation, including injury reports and license‑exempt Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs).
• Track attendance daily, including additional After School Enrichment & Safety (ASES) requirements where applicable.
• Fill out lesson planning form weekly.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with students and families.
• Relay feedback from students and parents to the Site Coordinator, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
• Attend regular staff meetings and district meetings.
• Support and participate in family and site‑based events.
• Support other sites when needed or called upon if staffing constraints arise.
• Communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site.
• Apply approved behavior management techniques to address and support children with challenging behaviors, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Undertake and maintain all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings in addition to trainings required by the district.
• Participate in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Prepare and adapt classroom settings, including carrying and arranging furniture (up to 25 pounds) and educational materials, to accommodate mobile classroom needs and create an optimal learning environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced across department operations, programs, and services.

The MINIMUM formal relevant education required by the position.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must meet school district’s requirements which may vary based on location (i.e., passing an exam, Paraprofessional certification, etc.). College units in education, recreation, child development desired.

The MINIMUM relevant experience necessary to qualify for the position.

• 6+ months’ experience working with children preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students, ranging from TK to 8th grade.
• Must be able to express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing, manage sensitive situations with discretion, and foster open communication channels.
• Understanding of behavior management and effective strategies for guiding student behavior.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
• Enthusiastic and highly…