Lead English as Second Language (ESL) Youth Development Professional
About The Position
The Lead ESL (English as a Second Language) Youth Development Professional plays a key role in supporting ESL and non-English-speaking families within the Boys & Girls Club. This position assists families with the enrollment process, provides direct support to ESL members in daily programming, and offers translation services for Club signage, marketing materials, incident reports, and family communication. The Lead ESL Professional also organizes, supervises, and evaluates daily youth programs, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for all members while working closely with other staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience working with youth, particularly in an educational or after-school setting, is highly desirable.
- Experience working with ESL or non-English-speaking populations is a plus.
- Fluency in English and at least one additional language commonly spoken by ESL families (e.g., Spanish, Somali, etc.).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and the second language to facilitate translation and interpretation.
- Commitment to working four days a week
- Committed to working school year hours (M, T, TH, F: 3:00-7:00pm) (W: 2:30-7:00PM)
- Commitment to working at the Club during the summer 25-35 hours. (Open M-F: 7:30-6:00PM)
- Valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment. We provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified!
Nice To Haves
- college degree in education, youth development, social work, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist ESL and non-English-speaking families with Club orientation and enrollment.
- Provide direct support to ESL members to ensure a positive Club experience for all.
- Translate Club materials, including programming signage, newsletters, flyers, incident reports, and closure information.
- Support staff by updating and translating signage to ensure it is accessible to all members.
- Provide translation assistance during parent meetings and communication with ESL families.
- Lead, supervise, and provide feedback to assigned Youth Development Professionals and volunteers.
- Ensure programs align with the Club’s goals and meet the needs of all youth participants.
- Uphold a commitment to youth safety, ensuring proper supervision and a welcoming, secure environment.
- Foster effective communication with ESL families, community members, and schools.
- Address youth behavior challenges by implementing corrective actions and support plans.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for members, staff, and property.
- Participate in and provide training for staff, as well as support special programs and events.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity in working with non-English-speaking families.
- Ability to build trust and foster positive relationships with diverse communities.
- Address conflicts or issues to ensure a positive environment for all participants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
