Education Director

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

11d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s Tenderloin Clubhouse provides leadership, management, and direction for academic programs and initiatives serving youth ages 6 to 18. Reporting directly to the Clubhouse Director, the role supervises a full-time Program Leader, oversees the Club’s Learning Center, manages department staff and volunteers, develops partnerships with schools and community organizations, and ensures members engage in educational activities that support academic success, high school completion, and post-secondary planning. The position includes facilitating literacy and K–12 academic programming; coordinating tutoring and other academic partnerships; building relationships with schools and families; organizing academic events; supervising and coaching staff; monitoring program quality and youth academic progress; and collaborating on curriculum and behavior plans. The role is in person at the Tenderloin Clubhouse in San Francisco, Monday through Friday, for 35 or more hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week in summer.

Requirements

At least two years of classroom teaching experience in traditional or non-traditional settings.
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Strong classroom management, behavior intervention, and discipline skills.
Experience developing curriculum and working with school systems and educational advocacy.
Experience serving youth from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds in grades 1–12.
Excellent oral, written, and organizational communication skills.
Valid Class B driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days, to transport youth in BGCSF vehicles.
Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for at least two consecutive hours.
Ability to sit at a computer workstation for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of current trends in after-school education, measurement and evaluation, and child and adolescent development theories.
Specific experience focused on middle- and high-school grades (6–12).
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Strong computer proficiency, including Windows, Microsoft Office, database systems, and record management.

Responsibilities

Host emerging-reader small groups and literacy intervention programs.
Facilitate K–12 academic programming, primarily through direct program facilitation.
Coordinate program space for full-time academic support partners, including Aspire Tutors, Air Tutors, and LearnUp.
Co-manage decision-making programs with the Program Leader, such as Diversity Journeys, Girl 2 Girl, Why Try, and Be a Star.
Connect with school sites weekly.
Volunteer in Rosa Parks’ second- and fifth-grade classrooms every other week and build a strong relationship with the school’s academic coordinator.
Volunteer weekly at the two school sites with the highest membership numbers to connect with members in classrooms and the broader community.
Facilitate connections between other directors, school sites, and partners.
Communicate with schools and families about academic performance and participate in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and SST meetings as appropriate.
Attend and table at after-school functions, including open houses, community nights, resource nights, and school community events.
Manage outside partnerships and incorporate them into the Clubhouse schedule.
Facilitate academic volunteer experiences and match volunteers with members.
Provide weekly middle- and high-school leadership opportunities.
Provide one-to-one reading and writing support to elementary youth who need literacy assistance.
Collaborate with Education LIT/CIT staff to deliver LearnUp-based phonics lessons in small groups.
Lead academic community events at the Clubhouse, such as Open House, Graduation, the Club Spelling Bee, Quiz Bowl, showcases, shows, and Science Fair.
Formally supervise the Education Program Leader.
Liaise among the Program Leader, Middle School Services Director, and High School Services Director regarding youth academic performance.
Support Literacy, STEM, and Power Hour programs for grades K–12.
Oversee program quality through monthly check-ins and observations.
Co-create and implement programming and curriculum with the Education Program Leader.
Manage the Club scholars roster and ensure staff complete biweekly academic check-ins.
Work with the Club’s Behavioral Health Specialist to create behavior plans that support members’ successful participation in programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, including employer contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Generous Paid Time Off program.
Paid holidays.
Life and disability insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
Free all-location West Coast Bay Club membership for full-time and part-time employees after 90 days.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax savings and a discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees after one year of service.