Deputy Director of Expanded Learning

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)•El Cerrito, CA

21d•$125,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks an experienced leader to lead program quality and performance across nearly 100 Expanded Learning programs in seven Bay Area school districts. The role translates organizational strategy into effective program delivery, strong district partnerships, and sound regional budget performance across an approximately $55 million portfolio. The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director of Expanded Learning and supervises 4–6 Associate Directors, who collectively oversee approximately 30 Program Managers. The Deputy Director develops leaders who deliver results through their teams, coaching Associate Directors to exercise sound judgment, strengthen Program Manager leadership, and hold teams accountable for student experiences and program outcomes. The role partners closely with the Operations Director, who leads administrative systems, compliance processes, and financial tracking, and the Training & Development Director, who leads learning and development for more than 900 Expanded Learning staff. The position requires a systems-oriented leader who takes initiative, keeps teams aligned, brings deep knowledge of Bay Area school districts, and has expertise in high-quality Expanded Learning program design. The Deputy Director identifies implementation gaps and sustains improvements while applying an equity lens to operational decisions and addressing barriers to participation. This is a hybrid position with multiple office locations. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in Expanded Learning, youth development, education, or nonprofit administration.
At least 3 years managing multi-site programs or high-level managers.
Demonstrated experience working within or in deep partnership with Bay Area school districts, navigating competing priorities and stakeholder relationships.
Proven success coaching, mentoring, and developing senior leaders to build internal capacity, drive accountability, and resolve team performance issues.
Direct experience with continuous quality improvement frameworks, such as SEL PQA, site observations, and data-driven outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar regional budgets, anticipate financial risks, and ensure grant compliance and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor Associate Directors, strengthen their leadership capacity, serve as a thought partner, motivate the team, build strong relationships, and foster a joyful team culture.
Set clear performance expectations, identify regional implementation gaps, and ensure leadership teams follow through on strategic commitments with measurable results.
Translate BACR’s organization-wide priorities into actionable regional plans while balancing district needs, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.
Use site observations, SEL PQA findings, outcome data, and stakeholder feedback to assess and improve the quality of student experiences.
Exercise fiscal judgment in managing complex budgets, anticipating financial risks, and aligning resource decisions with program quality and regional viability.
Build trust with Bay Area school districts, resolve competing priorities, and sustain high-impact partnerships.
Apply an equity lens to operational decisions, address barriers to participation, and elevate diverse perspectives among students, families, and staff.
Collaborate with Operations, Training, Finance, and Executive Leadership to clarify responsibilities and guide teams through sustainable organizational change.
Model sound judgment, transparency, and direct communication; welcome feedback, take ownership of results, and address complex issues constructively.
Supervise 4–6 Associate Directors, who collectively oversee approximately 30 Program Managers.