Associate Teacher and Lead Teacher

Bee Best Learning Center is an after school academic program in Castro Valley for students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. We provide homework help, enrichment workshops, Mandarin Chinese classes, and private tutoring on Monday through Friday afternoons. We also offer a full day and half-day summer camp program during the summer months, as well as full day schedule during school holidays.

The following position is now available:

• The ASSOCIATE TEACHER position requires someone outgoing and confident in managing a classroom of approximately 28 students (with the help of a teaching assistant). The candidate must have demonstrated leadership/teaching experience, excellent communication skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and a minimum of an AA college degree with ECE units. 
• The LEAD TEACHER position requires someone outgoing and confident in managing a classroom of approximately 28 students (with the help of a teaching assistant). The candidate must have demonstrated leadership/teaching experience, excellent communication skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and a minimum of an AA college degree with ECE units. 

Our staff includes college students, mothers, retirees, school teachers, and professionals who enjoy helping elementary and middle school-age students. This is also a good job for college students studying fields related to youth, such as education, teaching, social services, psychology, etc.

DUTIES:

• Help elementary and middle school (Grade K-8) students complete their homework assignments during the school year
• Need to be comfortable explaining math and English concepts to elementary & middle school students
• Supervise children at play and snack time to keep them safe and healthy
• Grade worksheets, greet parents, serve snacks, and assist in keeping a clean and organized classroom.
• Lead special enrichment and fun workshops during school breaks and summer camp
• Work collaboratively with other staff members
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service to families

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Love working with children
• Previous experience working with youth 5+ years or more
• Prefer applicants who have demonstrated leadership/teaching experience
• Possess an AA degree or 60 semester credits of college-level coursework in a related major or ECE units
• Strong English speaking and reading skills
• Prefer applicants who live within 15 minutes of our center
• All applicants must pass a background check and TB clearance

HOURS:

• During the School Year: Must be available to work a 5 to 6-hour shift between 12:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. There are also opportunities for additional hours on Friday afternoons, school breaks, early release days, and summer camp full days.
• Summer: Morning shifts are 4 to 6 hours long between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Afternoon shifts are 4 to 6 hours long between 12:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.

PAY:

$22-24/hour for Associate Teachers, depending on experience & education

$25-30/hour for Lead Teachers, depending on experience & education

Potential for additional hourly increase after successful completion of 90 days probation period

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person