After School Program Teacher Part-time Chinese or English Speaking
After School Program Teacher Part-time Chinese or English Speaking
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After School Program Teacher (Parttime Chinese or English Speaking)
Yu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic innovative and experienced educators to join our team committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learnercentered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond. Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration collaboration and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.
ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL
Yu Ming Charter School is a nonprofit tuitionfree network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered engaged and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 866 students across three campuses and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011 Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.
We believe every child regardless of their background or zip code deserves a free highquality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Mings futureforward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences active student agency whole child and community focus and multilingual education. As a result our students far outperform their peers in the district county and state regardless of socioeconomic status race language background and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website .
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision of the Site Supervisor performs a variety of duties related to supporting K3 students at one of our Lower School Campuses or Grades 48 students at our Upper School Campus.
- Plan and facilitate engaging and ageappropriate activities that promote learning social interaction and skill development
- Assist students with homework assignments and offer academic support as needed.
- Promote a positive work environment and relationships with team members and school staff.
- Maintain positive relationships with students and their families.
- Foster a safe environment that allows students to form close durable human relationships with peers that support and reinforce healthy behaviors.
- Complete necessary paperwork such as incident reports and other programrelated documentation in a timely manner.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures including first aid and emergency response guidelines. Staying vigilant during activities to prevent accidents and address any emergencies that may arise.
- Supervise students during program activities ensuring their wellbeing and safety.
- Be a positive role model for students in both actions and words.
- Role model for youth Yu Mings Core Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Intermediate to Professional level of English Proficiency
Preferred
- Associate of Arts or Science (AA or AS) degree preferred
- At least 12 years prior experience working with youth and/or teens
- Certified in CPR and First Aid or be certified within 30 days of hire
- Demonstrated awareness of sensitivity to and competence in working with families from culturally and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
- Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students colleagues and families
- Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work in a dynamic creative and startup learning environment
- Driven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth including learning new and innovative teaching practices
- Maturity humility strong work ethic sense of humor and a solutionsoriented attitude
TIME COMMITMENT
Afternoon work schedule with 2025 hours/week. MondayThursday 2:30 to 6pm. Friday 12:45 to 6pm. Hours may vary slightly by site.
COMPENSATION
Hourly rate commensurate with experience within the range of $2023/hour.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply at submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.
Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Employment Type
Part-Time
