After School Academic Mentor

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The mission of Oakland Kids First (OKF) is to increase youth voice, leadership, and power to create

engaging and equitable public schools where all students learn and achieve. Founded in 1996 by a

multi-racial coalition of youth serving agencies, Oakland Kids First uses youth leadership

development, service provision, and youth organizing to provide youth with the skills and

opportunities to both navigate and transform systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The After School Academic Mentor supports student learning as part of Castlemont High School’s

after-school program. Mentor provides academic assistance and tutoring in core subject areas, while

also offering administrative support. The job requires in person work at Castlemont High School,

which is located at 8601 MacArthur Blvd Bldg. Oakland, CA 94605. This position is part time Mon,

Tues, and Thu between the hours of 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM and Wed from 2-5pm.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and program participation
• Work with Castlemont teachers and staff to recruit students for tutoring
• Tutor and coach students to complete homework and research assignments in various academic subjects, including mathematics, English, science, and electives
• Facilitate and plan academic skill-building activities based on students' skill level.
• Foster productive relationships with students to encourage continuous attendance
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with teachers, staff, families, and students
• Promote a safe and positive classroom environment
• Supervise after school academic mentoring program spaces to ensure student safety
• Maintain positive, appropriate, professional and student-friendly speech, behavior and attire
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment
• Communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator
• Participate in professional development activities with extended day staff and OKF staff
• Attend and participate in Castlemont Community Initiative bi-weekly staff meetings
• Comply with all school district policies and procedures, and meet deadlines
• Support Site Coordinator with entry and submitting attendance on a timely manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Schedule operates on a school year calendar and employee must be available between October 1, 2026 - May 20, 2027.
• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and restoration weeks aligned with OUSD breaks
• Note, part time employees who work under 25 hours are ineligible for health/dental benefits.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of paid professional experience in academic advising, mentoring, and/or tutoring high school youth
• Understanding of positive youth development and social justice principles and practices
• Can effectively work in collaborative teams
• Preferred for staff to have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a car
• Ability to speak Spanish or Mam in addition to English preferred
• People of color, multilingual people, LGBTQ people, and those whose identities are reflective of the youth we serve in programs are encouraged to apply.