Beacon Director

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

6h•$82,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) is seeking a Beacon Director to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and vision for the Beacon Community School's schoolday push-in support program and after-school enrichment program at George Washington Carver Elementary. This role involves collaboration with school leadership, SFUSD, San Francisco Beacon Initiative, DCYF, families, and community partners to integrate academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral support services aimed at addressing the achievement gap and fostering student success. The Beacon Director will supervise the Assistant Beacon Director and a team of Program Leaders, ensuring quality program operation for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 5th grade youth. The position reports to the Director of School-Based Clubs.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of leadership experience in a human services or education-related organization, with proven success in staff management, operations, and community relations
An AA degree or higher OR Official transcripts reflecting 48 college units and a High School diploma/ equivalent OR Passed the CBEST and a High school diploma/equivalent OR Passed the SFUSD Instructional Aide exam
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, manage, lead, and motivate a team
Strong leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, delegation, and decision-making
Innate desire to analyze operational and attendance data to drive decisions and strategic plans
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience working in or with school systems (SFUSD), community-based organizations, communities of color, and low-income populations
Demonstrated expertise in youth development best practices, program planning, curriculum design, and evaluation
Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment)

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license, clean DMV record, and willingness to transport youth in BGCSF vehicles
Thorough understanding of non-profits and youth development organizations, including risk management best practices

Responsibilities

Provide vision and oversight for high quality TK-5th grade youth development, academic and social enrichment, family partnership, and behavioral health programming.
Partner with school site leadership to regularly assess student and community needs, align community resources, and utilize data to adjust programming.
Develop and manage the annual operating budget, program contracts, and MOUs while maintaining full compliance with SFUSD ExCEL and San Francisco Beacon Initiative policies and requirements.
Ensure completion of ExCEL Quality Action Plans, SFBI’s State of The Beacon, and DCYF YPQA process.
Ensure Club leadership presence at ExCEL Program Manager meetings, and Beacon Director meetings.
Recruit, develop MOUs, and coordinate with community partners and resources to serve students and families.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time staff, part-time staff, contractors, consultants, and volunteers in partnership with BGCSF leadership and HR.
Create annual work plans, goals, foster ongoing professional development, and ensure team adherence to safety, punctuality, and high professional standards.
Establish annual program goals, evaluation instruments, and participant outcome metrics for all age groups (TK-5th grade) in collaboration with the Director of School-Based Clubs and Vice President of Club Services.
Meet regularly with the BGCSF Citywide Program Services and Outcomes Measurement team members to identify collaborative opportunities and training support for direct reports.
Meet regularly with the school Principal, Academic Liaison, and School Site Council to ensure after-school alignment with the regular school day.
Oversee family outreach, marketing materials, program record-keeping, and additional funding/grant development opportunities.