After School Program TK Instructor- Marin; Elementary School

Job Description:

Reports To:

Program Coordinator The EXL TK/K Instructor provides engaging, expanded learning experiences for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in BACR after-school and enrichment programs. The instructor creates a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports social-emotional growth, early learning, independence, and a love of learning. Through play-based and hands-on learning experiences, the instructor builds positive relationships with students, families, and school staff while supporting the unique developmental needs of children ages 4–5.BENEFITS Pay

rate: $24-$26 per hour Typical schedule of 20-25 hours per week, M-FUp to 15 paid holidays annually.

Eligible employees may receive dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, transit benefits, and 403(b) participation based on hours worked.

Opportunity to build experience in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.

PEOPLE-CENTERED SERVICE & CAREBACR Value:
Compassion — Genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

Create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment where young children feel a sense of belonging, build positive relationships, and develop confidence.

Support students’ social-emotional growth through relationship-building, co-regulation, positive behavior supports, restorative practices, and developmentally appropriate conflict resolution.

Build respectful partnerships with families and caregivers, maintain confidentiality, and recognize families as essential partners in student success.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING & IMPROVEMENTBACR Value:
Curiosity — Actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice

Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities, applying feedback to strengthen practice.

Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based learning experiences that support early literacy, numeracy, creativity, physical development, and social-emotional learning.

Differentiate instruction and activities to meet the diverse developmental, linguistic, cultural, and learning needs of young children.

SELF-AWARENESS & INCLUSIVE COLLABORATIONBACR Value:
Humility — Recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively

Design and facilitate inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate activities that support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental needs.

Collaborate effectively with program staff, school-day teachers, families, and community partners to support student success and program goals.

Demonstrate flexibility, self-awareness, and professionalism by seeking support when needed, acknowledging mistakes, and responding constructively to challenges.

ETHICAL & ACCOUNTABLE PRACTICEBACR Value:
Integrity — Honesty, accountability, and professional conduct

Arrive on time and prepared with materials, lesson plans, and consistent routines that provide structure and predictability for young learners.

Maintain accurate attendance, documentation, and required reports while safeguarding confidential student and family information.

Maintain professional boundaries and promptly communicate safety concerns, behavioral incidents, mandated reporting situations, or other significant issues to the coordinator.

POSITIVE & PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENGAGEMENTBACR Value:
Joy — Brings energy, meaning, and genuine connection to the work Facilitate engaging, play-based experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, movement, collaboration, and learning.

Incorporate storytelling, art, music, hands-on activities, and social-emotional learning into daily programming.

Cultivate a joyful classroom community where children feel safe, valued,…