Educational Support Specialist - Alameda

Educational Support Specialist - Alameda

Right At School is a leading for‑profit education enrichment company offering children before‑ and after‑school programs nationwide. We provide safe, engaging, and meaningful in‑school and extracurricular programs that enrich students’ lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission.

Compensation: $29‑33.50 per hour (based on prior experience, education, and credentials)

Work Model: Part‑time On‑site (30 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Hourly, non‑exempt

Number Supervised: 0

Position Summary: Right At School is seeking a dynamic Educational Support Specialist to foster student success and program excellence. The role partners with curriculum, compliance, and field leadership teams to implement and maintain a quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

• Implement individualized and small‑group instruction, lesson plans, and instructional activities while reinforcing lessons to help students master concepts.
• Adapt materials to meet diverse student needs and support those with special needs using accommodations and modifications outlined in IEPs, 504, or ELL plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging participation, independence, and self‑regulation skills.
• Provide direction and behavioral support, implementing behavior management plans and strategies.
• Assist students with personal care tasks as directed.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant company, licensing, and district‑specific processes, policies, and expectations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards within program environments.
• Apply curriculum, behavioral management strategies, and child development best practices.
• Monitor and supervise students in various settings, promoting safety, well‑being, and inclusion.
• Collect student progress and behavior data, providing feedback to program and area managers.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager and Impact Team to identify students with unique needs and stay informed about updated inclusion practices.
• CA Specific:
  Adhere to ELO‑P/ASES and Heritage licensing guidelines related to program quality and student support/outcomes.

• Support the implementation of quality assurance and safety protocols across programs.
• Conduct regular safety and program quality assessments of all program activities.
• Review and update safety procedures, emergency plans, and protocols regularly.
• Coordinate with program managers to identify areas for improvement and support the creation and implementation of improvement plans.
• Collaborate with the Impact Team to create actionable plans for field operations effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to implement district‑specific goals and initiatives.
• CA Specific:
  Review results of program quality assessments (PQA) with the Area Manager and support implementation of improvement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of proven experience in youth development, after‑school programming, or a related field.
• Familiarity with conducting assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of program implementation, quality assurance, and best practices in youth education.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, licensing regulations, and educational standards; familiarity with California’s ELOP/ASES guidelines and Heritage licensing is highly desirable for CA‑based roles.
• Demonstrated ability to model, mentor, and train staff effectively.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and child development principles.
• Experience supporting inclusive environments for students with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong change agility and ability to navigate shifting goals and priorities.
• Ability to…