Educator Assistant (After-School & Summer)
2 - 5 years
White Center, WA
Part-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
GOKiC is a BIPOC-led nonprofit working to support the liberation of youth through technology, mentorship, and community-centered learning.
The Educator Assistant for Geeking Out Kids of Color will primarily help the Educator(s) onsite with several duties such as, but not limited to, curriculum building and scaffolding, teaching, youth and family engagements such as recruitment, showcases, relationship building, and communications as directed by their lead. Professional development is an ongoing expectation of this position and may lead to opportunities as a full Educator.
2 Positions Available: Federal Way & White Center (Seasonal)
Part Time: 16.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $26.00
Start date: 7/6/2026
We encourage college students to apply! This role is primarily works afterschool & summer.
Responsibilities
Assistance with Teaching - 60%
Curriculum Development 25%
Youth and Family Engagement 5%
Professional Development 5%
Administrative 5%
Core Competencies
Preferred Education, Experience, Abilities
In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be able to take part in our benefits package, including:
As a youth serving organization, GOKiC reserves the right to conduct background and/or reference checks on all prospective volunteers, paid interns, and employees. Any offer is contingent upon clearance of such background and/or reference check as applicable. Any offer will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.
We do not currently offer any international visa sponsorships.
The Educator Assistant for Geeking Out Kids of Color will primarily help the Educator(s) onsite with several duties such as, but not limited to, curriculum building and scaffolding, teaching, youth and family engagements such as recruitment, showcases, relationship building, and communications as directed by their lead. Professional development is an ongoing expectation of this position and may lead to opportunities as a full Educator.
2 Positions Available: Federal Way & White Center (Seasonal)
Part Time: 16.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $26.00
Start date: 7/6/2026
We encourage college students to apply! This role is primarily works afterschool & summer.
Responsibilities
Assistance with Teaching - 60%
- Assist in preparing for in-person classroom activities.
- Lead students through various activities, providing structure and adjusting the pace to accommodate all students' abilities, under the direction of the lead educator.
- Reflect on each day’s classroom session, identifying successes and areas for improvement and growth.
- Assist with tracking student attendance.
- Support classroom management by helping maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
Curriculum Development 25%
- Collaborate with fellow educators and the curriculum team to develop curricula for upcoming classroom sessions, under the guidance of an experienced lead.
- Participate in testing and refining curriculum to ensure they meet high standards of quality, engagement, and enjoyment.
- Participate in “teach-ins,” where team members demonstrate mastery of a chosen topic to their peers.
- Assist in logging, uploading, and organizing curriculum materials in Google Drive, ensuring accessibility and alignment with program standards.
- Help develop and submit lists of curriculum supplies and food needed for each program quarter in coordination with the lead educator.
Youth and Family Engagement 5%
- Recruit students to enroll in GOKiC programs.
- Showcase program successes.
- Capture photos and/or videos of program activities in progress.
Professional Development 5%
- Attend workshops to acquire skills that enhance performance in the role.
- Engage with readings and resources on topics that align with our mission and foster disciplinary breadth.
- Participate in growth and empowerment processes to support personal and professional development.
Administrative 5%
- Respond to and compose work-related emails in a timely and professional manner.
- Participate in regular all-staff meetings to stay informed and engaged with team activities.
- Attend one-on-one progress and debriefing meetings to discuss performance, goals, and development.
- Participate in site-based huddles to support coordination, teamwork, and clear communication across team members.
- Support documentation and sharing of program highlights to showcase impact and student engagement.
- Submit program-related expenses in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with budget guidelines.
Core Competencies
- Cultural competency (know positionality within classroom environment),
- Basic knowledge of computing and coding
- Basic knowledge of critical race theory
- Foundational knowledge of teaching techniques and classroom management
- Knowledge and skills to support social emotional development in children
- Basic knowledge of child development
- Ability to set deadlines, plans, and goals, and follow through.
Preferred Education, Experience, Abilities
- Available up to 16.5 hours between 2-7pm with some additional morning availability preferred.
- Must have interest in working with multicultural youth who are overcoming intersecting barriers to success.
- Spanish-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be able to take part in our benefits package, including:
- generous paid time off (base accrual rate of 6% of paid hours);
- paid holidays (4 weeks of company holiday and 11* federal holidays, *if a federal holiday falls during company holiday the day is still only paid once)
- after 3 months, a 401(k) retirement plan, with an employer blanket contribution (not just a match!) of 5% of your salary
- monthly transportation stipend ($120 for those working at least 16 hours per week, $60 for those working less than 16 hours, but at least 4 hours per week)
As a youth serving organization, GOKiC reserves the right to conduct background and/or reference checks on all prospective volunteers, paid interns, and employees. Any offer is contingent upon clearance of such background and/or reference check as applicable. Any offer will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.
We do not currently offer any international visa sponsorships.
Skills
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