Director of Education
About The Position
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley is seeking a passionate, hands-on educator to serve as their Director of Education (Curriculum & Instruction). This role leads the development and implementation of engaging literacy and Health & Life Skills programming (including social-emotional learning, SEL) across TK–8 club sites. This is a working director role, ideal for a multiple-subject-credentialed teacher who is ready to expand their impact beyond a single classroom. The Director will design curriculum, train staff, and support program quality across multiple sites, working in close partnership with the STEM Director and other program leaders.
Requirements
- Valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- 3+ years of teaching experience with elementary-aged children
- Strong background in literacy instruction and classroom management
- Experience supporting diverse learners and English Language Learners
- BA/BS Degree
- Ability to translate academic content into engaging, hands-on activities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Flexible, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working across multiple sites in a dynamic environment
- Passion for supporting youth in both academic and personal growth
Nice To Haves
- Experience in after-school or expanded learning programs
- Background in social-emotional learning (SEL) or youth development
- Experience training, mentoring, or coaching staff
- Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin) a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and continuous improvement of literacy and SEL programming across TK–8
- Strengthen and support Power Hour through engaging literacy-based strategies
- Develop high-quality, age-appropriate lesson structures that are engaging, accessible, and aligned with program goals across TK–8
- Ensure programming is inclusive and accessible for English Language Learners (ELL)
- Design and support culminating showcase experiences that highlight youth learning through presentations, projects, and skill demonstrations
- Train Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) in literacy strategies, SEL practices, and classroom management
- Model engaging activities and provide hands-on coaching across club sites
- Build staff confidence in leading structured, high-quality learning experiences
- Visit club sites to support program delivery and ensure consistency
- Help establish strong routines, transitions, and positive learning environments
- Support programming with developmentally appropriate practices
- Partner with other program leads to integrate literacy and communication into all core areas
- Partner with program teams to plan and execute organization-wide showcase events that celebrate youth voice, creativity, and skill development
- Contribute to organization-wide initiatives, showcases, and program evaluation
- Support documentation of youth outcomes and program impact
- Purchase supplies and equipment
- Work with staff on special events to carry out clubhouse programs
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
