Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.

POSITION: Afternoon Enrichment Specialist

PROGRAM: Oakland Freedom Schools

HOURLY RATE: $26.00

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Monday thru Thursday, 1-6pm (20 hours per week)

Text 'OFS866' to (510) 901-5627 to apply

Required Availability:

• Agency Training: June 3 (in person)
• Program Training: June 4 - June 7 (in person)
• Program: June 10 - July 19 (in person)
• Final Debrief: July 19 (in person)

Nature and Scope:

Founded in 1995 by the Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Community Crusade for Children® (BCCC) initiative and today coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund, Lincoln’s Oakland Freedom Schools (OFS) program is a direct service initiative. Using multicultural role models, community guests who share personal stories of making a difference, cooperative games, and activities for critical thinking, OFS scholars gain confidence and skills to curb summer achievement gap and strengthen their school-year performance.

The OFS program is an educational and cultural enrichment program. OFS serve scholars ages 5 to 14 for six weeks facilitating an Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), STEAM activities, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum that promotes social, cultural, and historical awareness. Built around the theme “I Can Make a Difference in Myself, My Family, My Community, My Country and My World with Hope, Action and Education,” OFS provides a literacy-rich, culturally-inspiring curriculum in which scholars learn to love to read.

The Afternoon Enrichment Specialist should be enthusiastic, creative, and bring joy in engaging scholars with fun, project-based learning activities. The Afternoon Enrichment Specialist should have some experience working with youth and bring cultural competency to their work. They should be familiar with the culture and dynamics of the Oakland community, committed to the goals of the OFS program, and able to work collaboratively with all community members, families, and Lincoln staff.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Local Training in-person (Oakland, California).
• Serve as the lead facilitator of daily afternoon enrichment opportunities.
• Create learning and experiences that are rooted in social justice and our scholars’ identities.
• Support scholars to create healthy relationships and develop collaborative skills.
• Curate lesson plans, organize supplies lists and needs, and cultivate a positive learning environment.
• Create positive relationships by building nurturing and affirming adult-student and student-student relationships with a focus on building young agents of change.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the scholars entrusted to their care.
• Support in light classroom setup for next school day.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, completed at least one year of college, and have plans to complete a college degree.
• Solid commitment to children’s advocacy, social justice, and enthusiasm for the Children Defense Fund’s Freedom Schools program.
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas.
• Ability to think critically and analytically.
• Exhibit behavior and positive attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the ethics of good character, humility and servant leadership.
• Authorization for background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Physical fitness with the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one knee and get back up.