Safe Passages·Oakland, California
The After School Program Instructor will facilitate activities for students in a structured and supportive environment. They will ensure program safety and develop enrichment activities focused on youth development.
Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student success and community development.
We envision a community where all young people have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Safe Passages’ work is based on the premises that access to educational opportunity, health services, and family support, should not be dictated by race or socio-economic status, and when young people have the health and support, they need, they are better prepared and equipped to not only learn, but to succeed.
Safe Passages’ After School Program provides quality enrichment support services to children and youth through a strong youth development framework. Safe Passages is a provider in the delivering of school-based After School Programs within OUSD schools.
The After-School Program Instructor will be part of an after-school team dedicated to providing high quality programming to youth and their families. The After School Program Instructor will facilitate activities for students in a structured and supportive environment. After School Program Instructors sessions will be delivered in person. The After-School Program Instructor will be supervised by Safe Passages After School Program Site Coordinator and the After School Program Specialists.
This is a part-time hourly position. The position does not include medical, dental or vision benefits.
14-25 hours per week, M-F; based on OUSD academic calendar (holidays and teacher professional developments). Must be available all days of the week.
Candidates must be available for 2026-2027 school year.
$23 - $27 per hour/paid weekly depending on education, experience and references.
Safe Passages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience working with children and youth in an urban K-12 environment. A high school diploma is required, along with clearance of a TB test and background check.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
