School Age Childcare Group Leader (Lead Teacher)

Make a Difference After the School Bell Rings! Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom? Join East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) as a Teacher Lead (School Age Childcare Group Leader) and become a key part of an engaging, supportive after-school experience where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young minds! Job Description As a Teacher Lead, you will take the lead in designing a fun, safe, and enriching out-of-school-time (OST) environment for elementary-aged students in the Champion Childcare Program at Pell Elementary School. You’ll guide daily learning experiences, foster positive relationships with students and families, and help shape a nurturing space that supports both academic success and social-emotional growth. Working closely with the Champion Childcare Coordinator and OST leadership, you’ll also ensure all activities align with organizational goals, state regulations, and EBCAP’s mission to empower families and strengthen communities. Two shift options available: AM Care: 6:15-8:30 am, plus up to 3 hours/week for planning PM Care: 2:45-6:00 pm, plus up to 5 hours/week for planning Candidates may apply for either or both shifts Student Support & Engagement Design and implement engaging monthly lesson plans and thematic activities Create a structured daily routine that includes homework assistance, literacy and math enrichment, outdoor play, and creative exploration Provide individualized support to students, including those needing additional academic or behavioral assistance Promote positive behavior by guiding students to set goals and make responsible choices Ensure a safe, supervised environment at all times Family Engagement & Communication Build strong partnerships with families, serving as a key liaison between school and after-school programming Encourage family involvement and participation in program initiatives Collaborate with school staff and other programs to support student success Program Quality & Compliance Maintain accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and program operations Support licensing, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with leadership and external partners (e.g., DHS, BrightStars) to enhance program delivery Contribute to the development and refinement of program policies and procedures Collaboration & Leadership Supervise and guide Teacher Assistants in daily classroom activities Foster positive working relationships with school faculty and staff Support community partnerships and program coordination efforts Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support program success Skills Strong classroom leadership and youth engagement abilities Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues Organizational and multitasking skills in a dynamic environment Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Ability to collaborate across teams and…