After School Academic Mentor

The mission of Oakland Kids First (OKF) is to increase youth voice, leadership, and power to create engaging and equitable schools where all students learn and lead. Founded in 1996, OKF has long been empowering youth in Oakland, CA to grow their leadership, transform school culture and climate, and amplify student voice to improve educational equity for low-income youth of color. As an organization, we offer a range of programs that focus on youth leadership development, youth organizing, enrichment, academic support, and work-based learning opportunities to ensure students have the resources to navigate existing inequitable conditions and the support to transform them.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide homework and academic support for program participants
• Facilitate and plan academic skill-building activities based on students' skill level and stateeducational standards
• Support students in developing skills to be successful in school and life
• Differentiate lessons and activities as necessary for students
• Tutor and coach students to complete homework and research assignments in various academicsubjects, including mathematics, English, science, and electives
• Plan, prepare, and execute activities aimed towards academic skill building, college and careerreadiness, and social-emotional learning
• Foster productive relationships with students to encourage continuous attendance
• Establish and sustain collaborative working relationship with teachers, school staff, parents andstudents
• Promote a safe and positive classroom environment and actively supervise and ensure studentsafety at all times
• Maintain positive, appropriate, professional and student-friendly speech, behavior and attire
• Implement classroom management strategies
• Maintain accurate attendance records and reporting procedures
• Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of activities and events,and help distribute surveys
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment
• Communicate regularly with the Community Program Manager
• Participate in professional development activities with extended day staff and OKF staff
• Comply with all school district policies and procedures, and meet deadlines
• Perform related duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakland, CA 94605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person