Job Description:

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Purpose: The EXL Program Instructor delivers high-quality expanded learning experiences that support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of K–12 youth. Grounded in BACR’s values of Compassion, Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, and Joy, this role creates safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued, respected, and connected.

Program Instructors build meaningful relationships with youth, foster a strong sense of belonging, and ensure equitable access to learning and enrichment opportunities for students of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. Instructors use culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to support student success while collaborating with families, school staff, and colleagues to meet diverse student needs.

Work Location(s): San Rafael City Schools- Bahia Vista, Coleman, SAnpedro, Venetia Valley

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $24 - $27  an hour, based on regional grant funding and experience 

•  Hours negotiated upon hiring (20 –26.5 hours per week, depending on location and need)

• Employment Type: Part-Time / Non-Exempt

• Up to 15 paid holidays per year

• Stepping stone into a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice

• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, 403b (Eligibility based on total weekly hours)

People-Centered Service & Care

BACR Value: Compassion — genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and a sense of belonging through consistent connection and proactive support for students who are disengaged or struggling.

• Support students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) through relationship-building, restorative practices, de-escalation, and co-regulation strategies.

• Address conflict, bullying, exclusion, and behavioral concerns using culturally responsive, restorative approaches.

• Recognize when students need support beyond the program’s capacity and communicate concerns to the coordinator.

• Build respectful, professional relationships with families and caregivers while maintaining confidentiality and recognizing them as key partners in student success.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

BACR Value: Curiosity — actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development, applying feedback to improve practice.

• Use student engagement and behavior data to refine lessons and improve outcomes.

• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes outlined in the EXL Handbook.

• Provide homework support and skill-building activities, adapting instruction to meet students’ needs.

• Use required digital platforms and communication tools (Workday, Workvivo, Google Drive, email) effectively and independently.

Self-Awareness & Inclusive Collaboration

BACR Value: Humility — recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate inclusive, culturally responsive activities that support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental needs through trauma-informed practices.

• Collaborate effectively with program staff, school personnel, and team members to support program goals.

• Foster an equitable and inclusive environment through respectful communication, cultural responsiveness, and awareness of personal and systemic biases.

• Demonstrate self-awareness by acknowledging mistakes, seeking support when needed, and responding constructively to challenges.

Ethical & Accountable Practice

BACR Value: Integrity — honesty, accountability, and professional conduct

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepared with materials, lesson plans, and classroom routines that provide consistency for