Safe Passages·Oakland, California
The instructor will facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities in areas such as S.T.E.A.M., sports, and academic support to engage middle school youth. They are responsible for developing lesson plans, ensuring site safety, and monitoring student progress within a youth development framework.
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 delivery of school-based After School Programs within OUSD schools, including at the Middle School level, where instructors play a critical role in keeping older youth engaged, motivated, and on track toward graduation and beyond.
Role
Summary: The Middle School Enrichment Instructor will be part of an after-school team dedicated to providing high quality programming to Middle School-aged youth and their families. The Middle School Enrichment Instructor will facilitate age-appropriate activities that will help them build skills, explore interests, and stay connected to a positive school-based community during out-of-school time. Sessions will be delivered in person. The Middle School Enrichment Instructor will be supervised by Safe Passages Expanded Learning Program Site Coordinator and the After School Program Specialists. Some Middle School Enrichment Instructors will be assigned to specialize in one of the following enrichment areas, depending on program need and instructor expertise:
Sports &
Athletics
Enrichment: Soccer, football, basketball, and other movement-based activities. Instructors will lead structured sports programming, skill-building drills, and teamwork-based activities that promote confidence, inclusion, and leadership S.T.E.A.M.
Ensure program safety by implementing and enforcing all School Site, and Safe Passages policies. Develop and instruct enrichment activities for Middle School youth within social emotional learning, S.T.E.A.M, health and fitness/sports, youth leadership, and social justice. Instructors assigned to Sports enrichment will plan and lead athletic activities that are inclusive of student abilities, build physical literacy and promote sportsmanship. Instructors assigned to S.T.E.A.M. enrichment will plan and lead hands-on projects and activities that build technical and creative problem-solving skills. Complete weekly lesson plans to be submitted via Google Classroom. Prepare students for performances or presentations at showcases and family events. Provide youth development best practices, monitor student progress and collect surveys as appropriate. Participate in weekly collaborative staff meetings and trainings, plus agency-wide professional developments quarterly.
Demonstrated experience instructing and facilitating activities for children and youth (volunteer/paid), ideally with Middle School-aged students, in an urban school environment. Ability to work with youth, families, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. For Sports enrichment roles: experience coaching, playing, or instructing organized sports/movement strongly preferred. For S.T.E.A.M. enrichment roles: experience in a S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. field, education, or related hands-on instruction strongly preferred. Classroom and group management skills. Ability to develop and implement weekly lesson plans. Strong Communication skills; Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience using Microsoft Offices and Google Suites. Must be dedicated and able to commit to the entire school year. No exceptions. Must have a High School Diploma. At least 48 semester units from an accredited college or passing grade on Instructional Aide exam. Clearance of TB test and background (fingerprint) check. Employment Classification: This is a part-time hourly position. Part-time employees may opt-in to access tele-health services for medical, mental health, dermatology, nutrition, and other select services. Work Schedule: 14-23 hours per week, M-F; based on OUSD School 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 a high school diploma and at least 48 semester units from an accredited college or a passing grade on an Instructional Aide exam. Experience working with youth in an urban school environment and the ability to pass a background check are required.
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.
