High School Program Leader (Part Time - Redwood City)

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula•Redwood City, CA

18h•$22 - $25

About The Position

The High School Program Leader is responsible for delivering effective learning environments for students, including English Language Learners (ELLs), through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role will provide valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you work with different grade bands (9th–12th). You will help guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context while ensuring language support for ELL students.

Requirements

Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with 9th - 12th grade youth
Familiarity working with students who attend Title 1 schools
Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
Strong communication skills
Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Preferred one year of experience working with 9th - 12th grade youth
Spanish fluency required

Responsibilities

Create and adapt lesson plans for delivering an English Language Development class of approximately 15 students
Take on a caseload of approximately 15 students and provide them with advising services such as academic one-on-one check-ins, academic planning, and connection to other clubhouse resources
Communicate academic progress made as well as areas of improvement to other staff and parents
Direct students towards and guide them in how to navigate additional resources as supplemental learning tools in English
Look for opportunities to recruit members to increase numbers
Build and maintain working relationships with ELD teachers and coordinators at our partner school sites
Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance
Lead students through guided enrichment and/or community building activities
Conduct life skills and team-building activities
Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership
Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment
Participate in supporting special events and field trips
Attend training and professional development opportunities
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned