After School Instructional Aide, Envision Academy, OaklandEnvision Academy seeks After School Instructional Aides to spark creativity, inspire minds, and share the magic of the arts in a fun and dynamic environment.Who We AreOur mission is to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their families to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. Envision Education currently operates four small schools in San Francisco, Oakland, and Hayward, as well as a national educational consulting firm called Envision Learning Partners. Envision Education has made an explicit commitment to becoming an exemplary network of schools with an instructional and cultural vision rooted in pro-Black and anti-racist frameworks. The following represents Envision Schools' vision for 21st-century skills, character traits, and cognitive and social-emotional skills that learners need for success in college, career, and life.
- Knowledge and Love of Self and Land
- Collectivism
- Critical Thinking
- Self Determination
- Criticality
- Leadership
Who You Are
- You are equity-focused. You are unapologetic about your deeply held belief that all children can achieve. You believe that anti-racist and pro-Black practices and frameworks are essential to change the status quo for all students.
- You are collaborative. You make decisions in partnership with others, focused on what is best for the students.
- You are invested in our core values. You hold high expectations for the entire school community. You examine your own biases in your pursuit of equity for all.
Studies have shown that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply if they do not meet every one of the qualifications. We are interested in finding values-aligned educators and leaders from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and questions as part of your cover letter. THE POSITION Reporting to the Principal, After School Instructional Aides will spark creativity, inspire minds, and share the magic of the arts in a fun and dynamic environment! The After School Instructional Aide will provide real world experience and skills in the visual and/or performing arts to prepare students for success in college and career.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Unleash Creativity!
- Plan and lead engaging arts activities that give students exciting and hands-on experiences.
- Introduce fun and simple techniques to help students explore their unique artistic style.
- Empower students to dream big and express themselves boldly through art.
Lead Amazing Projects
- Help students collaborate on engaging group projects or create their own masterpieces.
- Organize art events, student galleries, mini theater performances, and/or dance recitals, so students can show off their incredible work
Create a Fun and Safe Space
- Be the fun, supportive person kids can't wait to see after school.
- Build an environment where every student feels welcome, confident, and encouraged to be their true selves.
Be a Team Player
- Collaborate with our amazing staff to keep the program running smoothly.
- Share updates and celebrate wins with families and your fellow staff.
Key Skills and Qualities
- Patience and a passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Creativity in planning and facilitating activities.
- Ability to enforce rules fairly and consistently.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to the mission of Envision Education.
- Commitment to anti-racist and pro-Black leadership in the workplace.
- Associates degree and/or industry experience
- Knowledge of adolescent growth, development and behavior characteristics; concepts of cognitive development and different learning styles
- Ability and willingness to support every student with learning needs
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community
- Desire to work and learn as part of an innovative special education and school team
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
- Prior experience working with adolescents and a diverse student body
- Once hired, continuous current California residency.
- Demonstrated success working with parents and families, especially Black, African American, Latino/a/x, and immigrant families.
LOCATION & SCHEDULEThis position is onsite at Envision Academy in Oakland.
- Mondays 3:45-6pm
- Tuesdays 3:45-6pm
- Wednesday 1-3pm
- Thursdays 3:45-6pm
- Fridays - no after school program
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- This is a stipend of $5,000, paid in 5 monthly installments of $1,000 each at the end of January, February, March, April and May.
- This position does not include benefits
As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision Education recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.