Expanded Learning Program Instructor (SAN DIEGO)

Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

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 Afterschool Instructor position)

KIPP SoCal provides expanded learning programs before school, after school, in summer school or 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.

We are especially looking for Instructors who love and can lead:

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 the school site and the 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 (August-June)

Monday: 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 prior to 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 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

Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation

Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego

Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members

Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager

Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team. We’ll help you become a full-time teacher in no time!

Starting pay rate of $21 per hour based on our comprehensive pay scale

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