Specialty Staff - Art, Music, Dance, & Other Creative Discipline

Job Title: Specialty Staff
Department: Programs (ELOP)
Reports To: Program Specialist
Location: Stockton, CA
Classification: Part-Time, Nonexempt
Duration: School Year (July-June)

Salary Range: $25.00 – $27.00 Hourly
Schedule: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday, schedule subject to change

Position Summary 

All TCF employees are expected to uphold high standards of attendance, accountability, and professionalism while consistently modeling the mission and core values of The Table Community Foundation (TCF): Serve. Love. Unite. 

The Table Community Foundation is seeking creative, passionate, and reliable Specialty Staff to lead enrichment clubs in our after-school programs. These positions are perfect for individuals with skills or experience in arts, music, dance, photography, technology, or other creative disciplines who want to inspire and engage youth in a positive learning environment.

As a Specialty Staff member, you will design and lead hands-on clubs that expose students to new experiences, promote creativity, and build confidence. You’ll partner with Program Specialist and Program Leaders to bring your passion to life through structured, fun, and educational sessions.

Essential Functions 

• Plan and facilitate weekly specialty clubs such as art, music, dance, photography, theater, or STEM-based activities, technology, or graphic arts.
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for youth (TK–8th grade)
• Collaborate with Site Supervisors to align club activities with program goals
• Prepare materials, manage supplies, and maintain organized learning spaces
• Support general after-school operations as needed (snack, homework, transitions)
• Serve as a positive role model, mentor, and leader for youth participants
• Meet monthly with TCF Management to coordinate program stabilization, discuss and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Adhere to TCF and Stockton Unified School District policies and procedures when interacting with students, staff, and administration.
• Adhere to budgets for designated programs.
• Maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with all staff and Administration including but not limited to TCF personnel, parents, and students.
• Positively impact students at each session.
• Arrive on time to your locations/sessions.
• Attend staff meetings when required.
• Maintain equipment and manage your working space
• Support sites before and after sessions as needed.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• TB test clearance.
• Must pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to communicate openly in a professional manner with staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (provided by TCF)
• Mandated Reporter Training (provided by TCF)
• First Aid and CPR Certification (preferred) 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise children and conduct activities 
• Frequent physical movement including standing, bending, running, or lifting up to 25 lbs 
• Work conducted indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions 
• May be assigned to multiple school sites 
• Reliable transportation required 
• Must follow all current CDC and local health guidelines 

Core Competencies 

• Leadership, coaching, and accountability 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• Time management, organization, and adaptability 
• Service oriented, team based approach 
• Professionalism, integrity, and mission alignment 
• Possess Integrity -- being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values
• People-oriented and energetic -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable -- remains flexible and easily adapts to change and operational needs
• Teamwork -- collaboration, communication, and shared goals -- "Like minds coming together to create change"
• Professionalism-exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and business-like manner in the work