Salary Range: 28 to 31 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Mission Graduates increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco’s Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. Founded in 1972, Mission Graduates provides a wide range of afterschool, in-school, and summer programs, helping to establish college education as an expectation and goal for every child. Each year, Mission Graduates reaches over 3,600 low-income children, youth, and families in San Francisco, emphasizing college as a means to achieve economic equity and strengthen the fabric of our community.

Program Overview:The Extended Day Program (EDP) is an award-winning afterschool academic enrichment program serving over 1,000+ students at 8 schools: Alvarado ES, Bryant ES, Cleveland ES, Flynn ES, Everett Middle School, Marshall ES, Sanchez ES, and Thomas Edison Charter Academy.

Position Summary: Assists in the direct delivery of instruction in a classroom setting with pupils who have moderate to severe impairing conditions as determined by an individualized education program (IEP). The primary objective of such assistance is to affect learning for mastery by implementing both developmental and remedial methods in basic skill areas and content areas. The employee assists staff by implementing lesson plans (activities which include reviewing and completing the work of pupils), participating in parent conferences, keeping relevant records, operating instructional equipment in appropriate instructional settings, as well as performing related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties

Must be able to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 1:30-5:00 pm and Wednesdays 12:30-5:00 pm
Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the Distinguishing Characteristics of the class listed above, examples of which may include familiarity with teaching methods, instructional media, test scoring, school organization, and school rules and regulations.
Demonstrates competency in performing the following tasks: working with pupils who have been designated non-severely impaired by an IEP, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of school community
developing and maintaining effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff and public.

Required Qualifications

4 years of proven experience and ability in working in education and/or youth programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the best practices in youth development program planning, curriculum development, methods of teaching, and evaluation.
BA or BS required.
TB test clearance is mandatory prior to hire.
Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations.

Mission Graduates Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Mission Graduates provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, leaves of absence, training and compensation, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, uniformed service member/veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition or disability, by applicable federal, state and local laws.

About the company

Mission Graduates helps about 5,000 San Francisco students and their families access higher education through school-based programs, after-school activities, in-school support, and summer initiatives at partner schools. Programs run inside schools with site directors overseeing tutoring, college prep, family engagement, and college-going activities, funded by donations and grants. The organization emphasizes cost transparency and uses data to measure outcomes and adjust programs. Its goal is to make college attendance the norm for San Francisco youth and improve long-term college access and success.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1972

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

A renovated 3040 16th Street office supports stronger community events and donor engagement.
2025 annual report momentum signals resilient demand for college-access services despite state FAFSA turmoil.
Affordable housing youth tours expand employer-facing programming into construction and community development careers.

What critics are saying

Donations and grants fund operations, so 2026 fundraising softness hits program capacity fast.
Federal policy threats already strained resources in 2025, forcing emergency partnership dependence.
A 2026 hiring-vetting controversy tied to SFUSD and Mission Graduates threatens trust and retention.

What makes Mission Graduates unique

Mission Graduates served 3,800+ students and families in 2025 across K-12 to careers.
Its long-standing Mission Housing partnership spans almost 30 years, deepening neighborhood career pathways.
98% Mission High FAFSA completion beat California's 24% statewide drop in 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match

Company News

Mission Housing Development Corporation

Oct 31st, 2025

Exploring Careers in Community: Mission Housing Launches Affordable Housing Youth Tours as Part of "The San Francisco Revival"

Exploring careers in community: Mission Housing launches Affordable Housing Youth Tours as part of "The San Francisco Revival" SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2025) - Mission Housing Development Corporation, in partnership with Mission Graduates, has launched a new series of Affordable Housing Youth Tours as part of The San Francisco Revival - a citywide initiative celebrating the resilience, creativity, and renewal of San Francisco. The first tours kicked off on October 15 and October 22, 2025, with students from John O'Connell High School's Public Service and Construction Pathways, offering a hands-on introduction to the world of community development and affordable housing. The next tour is scheduled for December 3, 2025. During the tours, students visit several Mission District developments - including Valencia Gardens, Alcantara Court, and Avanza 490 - to see firsthand how affordable housing is built, managed, and sustained. Each visit explores not only the architecture and construction, but also the services, partnerships, and people that make these communities thrive. "These tours are about more than just buildings; they're about showing young people that they belong in this work," said Mission Housing Community Engagement Director Chirag Bhakta. "We want the next generation of affordable housing leaders to reflect the same communities we serve." "Mission Housing has been a partner in the work of Mission Graduates for almost 30 years, and we are excited to take our collaboration to the next level. Misson Housing's access to careers in affordable housing and construction provides our youth exposure and opportunities in both of these job sectors, which ensures a career pathway that will support them and their family for generations," said Mission Graduates Chief Executive Officer Eddie Kaufman, LCSW. The Affordable Housing Youth Tours embody The San Francisco Revival's Youth Development pillar, connecting students to meaningful career pathways while reaffirming the city's enduring strength and potential. The tours demonstrate that San Francisco's future lies in the hands of engaged, curious young people ready to shape their neighborhoods and their city. About Mission Housing Development Corporation Since 1971, Mission Housing Development Corporation has been a leading provider of affordable housing in San Francisco, fostering inclusive, thriving communities across the city.

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