KIPP- Instructional Aide​/After School Instructor - Elementary School

Company Description

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California:
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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—to lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

We value dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect appreciation for teachers and students.

Our student community comprises over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide/After School Instructor will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individuals or small groups in special education or regular classroom settings, during and after school hours. Duties complement instructional programs to maximize learning opportunity for inclusion students. The aide also helps establish and implement appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and performs routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Additionally, the Instructional Aide/After School Instructor will work directly with a group of 60-80 elementary school students, providing homework assistance, academic support, and enrichment activities after school on site at KIPP Bayview Elementary. Candidates must establish authority through leadership, communication, and patience.

Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire school year.

Salary range: $20.92 - $24.84 per hour. The rate, coupled with an additional 60 days of school break pay, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly higher than district peers.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

Required Education/

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:
  • High school diploma or the equivalent, and one of the following:
    • A.A. degree
    • B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in progress)
    • Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment (passing score = 460)
    • Pass the CBEST exams

Knowledge/skills required:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents, and community leaders.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values.

• Implement after school activities within assigned core program areas, including academic assistance, homework club, fitness/recreation, arts, and enrichment activities.
• Assist in documenting program schedules, lesson plans, curriculum, youth participation, and outcomes.
• Use positive behavior and classroom management techniques with children.
• Accurately track student attendance (sign‑in/sign‑out sheets) daily.
• Assist with after school program registration, customer service, and community outreach.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety to ensure the safety of students, staff, and others.
• Participate in all after school activities including preparation, set‑up, take‑down, and clean‑up to ensure facility cleanliness.
• Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, tutor, reinforce, or follow up learning activities in core academic,…