P.R.I.D.E. MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR- Create engaging after-school experiences that help middle school students learn, connect, and thrive.
Compensation: $18.50-$21.50 per hour, based on directly relevant experience
Employment Part-time Non-exempt
Location Stacey Middle School Westminster School District
Schedule: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 1:30 PM-6:30 PM Wed 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Reports to P.R.I.D.E. Middle School Site Director and Site Lead
About Abrazar
Abrazar (Spanish for "to embrace") is a nonprofit direct service organization that has addressed inequities in the social determinants of health since 1975. We embrace Orange County's diverse communities, educate families and individuals about available resources, and empower them to improve their health, stability, and quality of life through culturally responsive, collaborative services. Abrazar's ASES P.R.I.D.E. Program provides safe, enriching after-school opportunities that combine academic support, youth development, recreation, enrichment, and positive relationships with caring adults.
Position Summary
Abrazar is seeking energetic, dependable, and youth-centered P.R.I.D.E. Middle School Instructors to support the after-school program at Stacey Middle School. Instructors work under the direction of the Site Director and Site Lead to prepare and deliver educational and enrichment activities focused on academic assistance, STEAM, arts, sports, recreation, and positive youth development for students in grades 6-8. The Instructor is responsible for actively engaging students, supervising small and large groups, supporting homework and projects, maintaining accurate attendance and meal documentation, and helping create a safe, structured, inclusive, and positive program environment. Instructors are expected to be strong team members, positive role models, and consistent partners to students, families, school staff, and coworkers.
Compensation and Benefits
- $18.50-$19.50/hour: Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with foundational experience collaborating with school-age or middle-school youth in after-school, recreation, education, childcare, tutoring, mentoring, camps, or comparable settings.
- $19.51-$20.50/hour: Candidates with demonstrated experience independently leading groups of youth, delivering lesson plans or enrichment activities, supporting homework and academic engagement, managing student behavior, and maintaining attendance or program documentation.
- $20.51-$21.50/hour: Candidates with advanced directly relevant experience in middle-school or Expanded Learning programs; demonstrated strength in STEAM, arts, sports, academic enrichment, PBIS or positive behavior supports; or other highly relevant preferred qualifications.
- Professional development and career-development training opportunities.
- Opportunity to collaborate closely with school, district, and nonprofit professionals while making a meaningful difference for students and families.
Essential Responsibilities
- Program Delivery and Youth Engagement
- Prepare for and successfully deliver educational, STEAM, arts, athletic, recreational, and enrichment activities based on approved lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
- Lead engaging small- and large-group activities that are developmentally appropriate for middle school students.
- Support students with homework assignments, projects, academic skill-building, and other learning activities.
- Encourage student voice, creativity, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and positive decision-making.
- Actively participate with students rather than supervising from the sidelines and help maintain a highenergy, fun, and welcoming program environment.
- Assist the Site Director and Site Lead in evaluating activities and adjusting programming to better meet student needs and interests.
- Help plan and implement special events, showcases, clubs, projects, recreation, and other assigned program activities.
Student Safety, Behavior, and Supervision
- Effectively and consistently supervise students during activities, transitions, meals, arrival, dismissal, and other program components.
- Help protect the health, safety, and well-being of all students and immediately report safety concerns, injuries, incidents, or emergencies to site leadership.
- Follow and reinforce Abrazar, Westminster School District, school-site, and P.R.I.D.E. program rules and expectations.
- Use PBIS and other positive behavior strategies to encourage student growth, accountability, respectful conduct, and successful participation.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model through demeanor, dress, communication, attitude, and conduct.
- Follow required student sign-in, sign-out, authorized-release, Early Release, and supervision procedures.
- Ensure applicable procedures are followed during snack and meal service.
Attendance, Documentation, and Program Support
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely attendance records, meal documentation, activity records, and other required program information.
- Protect confidential student and family information and follow all applicable privacy and program requirements.
- Prepare materials and activity spaces before programming and help maintain organized supplies, equipment, and classrooms.
- Communicate promptly with the Site Director or Site Lead regarding attendance concerns, behavioral issues, missing documentation, safety needs, or other program concerns.
- Follow Abrazar employee policies, program procedures, and professional conduct expectations.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and program activities.
- Remain flexible and willing to assist in different program areas as student and site needs change.
Team, Family, and School Relationships
- Work collaboratively with the Site Director, Site Lead, fellow instructors, school staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Communicate with students, parents and guardians, coworkers, and school personnel in a positive, respectful, professional, and culturally responsive manner.
- Contribute to a supportive team culture by communicating clearly, following through on assignments, and helping coworkers when needed.
- Represent Abrazar and the P.R.I.D.E. Program positively in all school and community interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 48 college units or successful completion of the Westminster School District Paraeducator Exam, or another qualifying district requirement.
- At least one year of relevant experience working with youth in an after-school, educational, recreation, childcare, tutoring, mentoring, camp, or comparable setting.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and engage small and large groups of middle-school-age youth.
- Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, professionalism, patience, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow lesson plans, program procedures, safety requirements, and supervisory direction.
- Ability to prepare and maintain clear and accurate attendance and program documentation.
- Ability to work the required Stacey Middle School schedule and participate in required meetings, trainings, and special events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or college coursework in Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation, Social Work, STEM/STEAM, Arts, or a related field.
- Direct experience in a middle-school after-school or Expanded Learning program. Experience leading academic assistance, tutoring, STEAM, arts, sports, recreation, clubs, enrichment, or project-based learning activities.
- Experience with California ASES, ELO-P, or other publicly funded Expanded Learning programs.
- Experience implementing PBIS, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, or comparable positive youth-development approaches.
- Experience maintaining student attendance, meal documentation, activity records, or other program documentation.
- Experience working within Westminster School District or another public-school district.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of the developmental needs, interests, and behaviors of middle school students.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries and consistent expectations.
- Ability to keep students actively engaged and redirect behavior calmly, respectfully, and effectively.
- Creativity and enthusiasm in delivering educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and accept coaching, feedback, and direction.
- Sound judgment, dependability, initiative, adaptability, and strong follow-through.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, safe, and high-quality youth-development services and to Abrazar's mission and values.
Mandatory Employment Requirements
- Verification of authorization to work in the United States.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness and ability to obtain it.
- Successful completion of tuberculosis screening and background screening as conditions of hire.
- Completion of all required Abrazar, Westminster School District, and program training.
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands
The employee must be able to work effectively in school classrooms, offices, playgrounds, athletic areas, and other indoor and outdoor program environments; sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; move quickly when necessary to respond to student or safety situations; use a computer and standard office equipment; communicate clearly with students, staff, families, and school personnel; read and prepare program records; and exercise appropriate judgment. The position involves walking on uneven surfaces; bending, reaching, stooping, repetitive hand and arm movement; outdoor activities and weather exposure; and occasional lifting or moving of program equipment and supplies weighing up to approximately 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply
Submit a resume describing your experience working with middle-school or school-age youth and leading educational, STEAM, arts, sports, recreation, tutoring, or other youth-development activities. Please identify any experience with ASES/Expanded Learning programs, PBIS, student attendance and documentation, or Westminster School District.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abrazar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to culturally responsive services and an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, organizational needs, and job-related requirements, consistent with applicable law.
Management retains the right to assign, direct, and modify duties consistent with the position's general level of responsibility. This posting is not an employment contract and may be revised as organizational or program needs change.
Abrazar, Inc. Orange County, California Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
