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vacancy: after school program facilitator (1 opening, part-time, seasonal)

Are you interested in part-time, hourly, seasonal work? This may be the role for you. Commit to 10-12 hours a week, 5 afternoons a week. Learn more about our program facilitator position and how to apply here.

OUSD elementary and middle school educators, collaborate with us!

We are looking for program facilitators to lead our youth-led service learning programs during out-of-school time. If you’re passionate about social justice and eager to support 4th-8th graders at your school in creating community service solutions to the challenges and inequities they see and experience directly, email us!

OUSD Teachers, you will be paid for your out of contract hours spent leading our program at your school. Here’s more information.

We are actively recruiting program instructors at the following schools!

  • Elmhurst United

  • Frick United

  • Glenview Elementary

  • Grass Valley

  • Hoover Elementary

  • Life Academy Middle School

  • Madison Park Academy Primary

  • Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

  • Prescott Elementary

  • Urban Promise Academy

 
 

MLK DAY of Service January 17, 2026

thank you for your interest, SIGN UP TO volunteer on Saturday, january 17, 2026 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM AT THE Esperanza ELEMENTARY AND Korematsu discovery ACADEMY CAMPUS IN oaKLAND, CA.

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MLK DAY OF SERVICE EVENT DETAILS

Upward Roots invites volunteers to contribute to supporting Esperanza Elementary & Korematsu Discovery Academy in a meaningful way that demonstrates to these school communities that they matter and are loved.

There are many initiatives on campus and within the neighborhood blocks immediately surrounding the campus that will be the focus of volunteer efforts. Here are some of the activities:

  • Campus beautification, including removal of litter

  • Gardening and planting

  • Affirmation painting in student bathrooms

  • Auditorium refresh

can’t attend, but YOU would like to donate?

MLK Day of Service can use all the support possible.

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