Job description

About us

RISE - Reaching and Inspiring Success through Education is a small nonprofit in East Palo Alto, CA. RISE serves to close the education and opportunity gaps that exist between East Palo Alto and its neighboring communities. We empower our youth to create their own vision for the future and foster their self-confidence to make it happen. It is our intention that students leave RISE feeling proud of their accomplishments and eager to inspire future generations to make a lasting impact on their community..

Assistant Teacher – RISE After School Program

ABOUT RISE:

RISE serves to close the education and opportunity gaps that exist between East Palo Alto and its neighboring communities. By building close community and family connections, RISE supports the whole family from a child’s birth throughout their entire education.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our after-school assistant teacher joins our longest-running and most established program, RISE After-School. Working with elementary students in grades 1-5, individually or in small groups, the after school assistant teacher is an important educator and mentor to our students who return to RISE year after year. If you are looking for meaningful interaction with students, true relationship-building, and exciting academic and social-emotional programming, this position is for you!

Days/Hours (number of days can flexible):

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 - 6:30pm

Wednesdays 2 - 6:30pm

This is a school year position that runs from August - May annually. Opportunities for some summer hours may be available if desired.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support with classroom material set-up and snack preparation for the day;

• Provide academic and homework support for students in small groups and 1:1;

• Assist with afternoon enrichment activities such as sports, arts & crafts, etc;

• Supervise students during free choice and play;

• Weekly check-ins with other team members;

• Clear and professional communication with parents and other staff.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children;

• Ability to provide academic support in reading, writing, and math through grade 5;

• Team player, reliable, creative problem-solver with excellent interpersonal skills;

• Interest in the field of education and commitment to social justice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working in education;

• Speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish;

• Connection to the East Palo Alto community.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• TB Test

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

• Criminal Record Clearance and Fingerprints

If you are this amazing person, here’s what we have to offer:

• You’ll join a growing, local nonprofit;

• You’ll have new challenges daily, and we commit to support you in every way, to help you serve our kids and to keep your batteries charged;

• You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative workplace, where work-life balance is respected;

• Most of all, you’ll play a critical role in helping children change the trajectories of their lives!

COMPENSATION:

This is an hourly position of $20 to $24 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Start Date: We would love to have you join our team right away if possible!

DEI STATEMENT:

RISE is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do. Bring your true self. Uniqueness is powerful.

RISE is an equal opportunity employer. RISE actively seeks to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers, and provide services to individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school

COVID-19 considerations:
All of our staff members are required to be vaccinated and wear masks in indoor settings.

Work Location: In person

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