Part-Time

After-School Program Associate

Posted on 9/11/2026

BrightBee

BrightBee

1-10 employees

EdTech platform enabling paraprofessional engagement

Compensation Overview

$21.50/hr

Stockton, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Education (1)

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Requirements
  • Have 48 college credits or pass the paraprofessional assessment.
  • Have experience working with students or in education.
  • Pass a background check, Live Scan, and required school clearances before working with students.
  • Follow safety, reporting, mandated reporter training, and code-of-conduct requirements.
  • Provide authorization to contact former employers.
  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome students into a safe, supportive after-school environment and help them settle in.
  • Design and lead group activities, including physical education, team-building games, creative arts, and STEM projects.
  • Keep students motivated, encourage participation, and adapt activities for different age groups and energy levels.
  • Provide homework assistance and small-group tutoring.
  • Supervise students during transitions, snack time, and recreational periods.
  • Implement positive behavior-management strategies and follow program safety and check-out procedures.
  • Take attendance, prepare activity materials, and maintain a clean environment.
  • Communicate with parents during pick-up and provide brief updates on student progress or behavior.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and behavior records.
  • Stay in communication with parents and teachers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish language ability.

BrightBee is an education technology company focused on K-12 schools, aiming to improve how schools engage with paraprofessionals and classified staff. The platform supports recognizing the potential of every team member, with the goal of helping school teams thrive and giving workers the supports they need to prosper and grow. The product works by enabling schools to collaborate with paraprofessionals and classified staff, facilitating communication, development, and coordination so these workers can be effective in their roles. BrightBee differentiates itself by centering inclusion and growth for all school staff, not just teachers, and by prioritizing ongoing support and career development for paraprofessionals and classified staff. The overall goal is to create sustainable, supported, and high-functioning school teams where every member can succeed.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • By May 31, 2026, BrightBee reported 2,500+ assignments and a 96% fill rate.
  • It expanded from Bay Area pilots to Detroit and 10 school systems.
  • School staffing shortages in 2026 keep demand strong for its coverage model.

What critics are saying

  • BrightBee remains early-stage, with only a 2025 pilot and no disclosed large funding.
  • Its Bay Area and Detroit focus leaves recruitment and operations concentrated.
  • If schools slow renewals next year, BrightBee's marketplace liquidity breaks quickly.

What makes BrightBee unique

  • BrightBee launched a 3-school pilot in October 2025 and now serves 40 schools.
  • Its Bee worker model trades flexible assignments for upskilling, community impact, and higher fulfillment.
  • It targets K-12 and nonprofit support roles, a harder niche than generic staffing.

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Health Insurance

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