Extended Care Teacher (Part-time)

ABOUT US

Pioneering Education to serve & help shape a better world

Hiba Academy Bay Area is a new bilingual English-Mandarin school in San Francisco. We bring together Eastern and Western approaches to education and are building a school community with a genuinely global outlook. Relationships and children’s well-being matter to us.

Aftercare is an important part of the children’s day. We want it to feel relaxed and happy, with plenty of time to play, create, move, talk and spend time with friends.

POSITION INFORMATION:

JOB TITLE: Extended Care Teacher

DEPARTMENT - Academic

REPORTS TO – Deputy Head and/or assigned Aftercare Program Lead

LOCATION – 99 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

STATUS: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, typically 3:00-6:00 p.m. during school weeks, with occasional paid meetings or training

START DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION: $22-$28 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Role

We are looking for a warm and dependable Aftercare Teacher to work with our preschool and early elementary children. You will take responsibility for their care and supervision at the end of the formal school day, while creating activities and routines that help the group feel settled and happy.

As a bilingual school, we would be particularly pleased to hear from someone who can use Mandarin naturally with children through play, stories, songs and everyday conversation. Mandarin is highly desirable, but we also welcome strong aftercare teachers who are excited to work in a bilingual school.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome children at the end of the school day, build strong relationships with them and help create a calm and happy aftercare environment.
• Supervise children actively, maintain required ratios and follow all school and licensing procedures.
• Plan and lead a range of age-appropriate activities, including art, construction, imaginative play, games, stories, music, movement and outdoor play.
• Support our bilingual environment and, where possible, use Mandarin naturally throughout the afternoon.
• Help children move smoothly from classrooms and enrichment activities into

aftercare and support them with their belongings and routines.

• Prepare and serve snacks safely, following allergy and hygiene procedures.
• Keep accurate attendance and sign-in/sign-out records, and release children only to authorized adults.
• Help children work through friendship issues and conflict in a calm and age-appropriate way.
• Support children’s independence with handwashing, restroom routines, tidying and caring for shared spaces.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and families about the children’s afternoon, including any injuries, incidents or concerns.
• Set up and clean program areas, take care of materials and leave spaces ready for the next day.
• Follow all safeguarding, mandated reporting, emergency, confidentiality, health and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool or early elementary children and a genuine enjoyment of being with them.
• At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to complete all required background clearances, TB screening, health requirements and school onboarding.
• Reliability, good judgment and the ability to remain calm and attentive in a busy setting.
• Clear spoken and written English for communication, teamwork, documentation and emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Confidence speaking Mandarin with young children is highly desirable.
• Experience in a bilingual, immersion, inquiry-based or independent school setting.
• An interest or skill you can bring to aftercare, such as art, music, movement, outdoor play, games or storytelling.
• An understanding of young children’s social and emotional needs and a positive approach to behavior guidance.
• Six completed California early childhood education units or child development are a plus, but we also welcome candidates who are willing to work toward them.
• Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain it within the school’s required timeframe.

Why Join Hiba

This is a chance to join Hiba Academy Bay Area in our founding year and help us build an aftercare program that children genuinely enjoy and benefit from. We will support you with onboarding and ongoing professional learning, and we want you to bring your own interests and ideas to the program.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter to careers.bayarea@hibaacademy.org.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required background checks, clearances, health documentation, and verification of qualifications. This description summarizes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted to meet program needs and to provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Hiba Academy Bay Area is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school, without unlawful discrimination.