EXL Program Instructor & Recess Coordinator

Job Description:

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Sunset Elementary School/ Recess Coordinator:

Sunset School is a community of about 400 engaged and joyful students in grades K-5. We are committed to providing the highest academic standards in a safe and nurturing environment that affords our students the opportunity to succeed in the 21st century. Our work is grounded in establishing the strong social emotional well being of our students. We believe students can confidently gain the academic knowledge needed to reach their highest potential by having a sense of belonging, and by embracing themselves and those around them.  Located in the Outer Sunset of San Francisco, we have a large and beautiful schoolyard, and believe students’ experience playing actively at recess is a critical part of their learning and development. 

The Recess Coordinator’s Role

We are seeking a recess coordinator to facilitate healthy play and fun physical activity during recess to bring out the best in every student.  The recess coordinator will be responsible for cultivating a safe, inclusive, active and healthy recess for all students.  They will also actively teach and reinforce sportsmanship, inclusion, safety, respect and responsibility.  The recess coordinator will use the power of play to help students build important social and emotional skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers and adults. 

Here are some key responsibilities of the recess coordinator:

• Coach students in several core recess games.  Core recess games include common games that students can learn to start and manage independently like four square, wall ball, kickball, soccer, knockout, basketball, etc.  The coordinator will teach and reinforce consistent, schoolwide rules for these games.
• Facilitate and lead a “game of the week” to introduce new games every week, and provide exciting, engaging large group play for all students.
• Manage all recess equipment.  Set up recess equipment for a variety of games before students arrive on the yard, develop a system for cleaning it up at the end of recess, and keeping it organized in the recess shed.
• Train other school staff and noon monitors to facilitate and play recess games with students.  Lead other recess and school staff in facilitating a fun, safe inclusive recess.
• Model healthy, active play and sportsmanship for students.
• Manage a bulletin board to promote a healthy, fun recess and share recess routines and expectations.
• Facilitate games and activities that are accessible for students in two special day classes with moderate to severe autism.
• Teach conflict resolution strategies.
• When time permits, lead and participate in schoolwide or classroom presentations about recess expectations, routines and activities
• Occasionally organize fun recess events such as tournaments, dance parties, etc.
• Inspire students to get off the sideline and play! 

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.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $26 - $28  an hour, based on regional grant funding and experience 
• Full time: Schedule, 6 hours in school-day + 2 hours in after-school program (40 hours a week)
• 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 students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct in all interactions with youth.
• Notify the coordinator immediately of safety incidents, behavioral concerns, or mandated reporting situations.
• Communicate program, team, or student concerns before issues escalate.
• Handle sensitive student and family information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Attend all required professional development sessions and participate fully.
• Represent BACR professionally in appearance, communication, and conduct at program sites.

Positive & Purpose-Driven Engagement

BACR Value: Joy — brings energy, meaning, and genuine connection to the work

Key Responsibilities

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to program activities, remaining engaged during challenging moments.
• Plan and facilitate engaging, student-centered lessons that incorporate academic and SEL skill development.
• Provide specific, genuine praise that recognizes students’ effort, persistence, and growth.
• Cultivate a positive program culture through meaningful connections and opportunities for student voice, leadership, and shared decision-making.
• Contribute positively to team culture through respectful, supportive, and collaborative interactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -Required

• Associate degree or higher, or 48 college units, or passage of the Instructional Aide exam.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and TB clearance.
• Ability to work during after-school hours and commit through the academic school year (hire date through mid-June).
• Experience working with K–12 youth in educational, enrichment, or community-based settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to complete Mandated Reporter certification and other required trainings.
• Ability to independently supervise and engage up to 22 youth.
• Basic proficiency with email, Google Drive, and other program management platforms.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Preferred- Bilingual skills ( English/Cantonese)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and move throughout the program space for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to actively supervise and accompany students during indoor and outdoor activities.

BACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and affirming workplace. This job description reflects core responsibilities and may be updated as program needs evolve.

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About Us:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

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Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.