School Program Youth Leader - Morning Program

SBCS Corporation•San Diego, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families, providing safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and other services for over 50 years in San Diego. The organization focuses on high-quality, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed care, partnering with grassroots organizations to empower clients. The School Programs Youth Leader position is part of SBCS’s Before and After School Programs, which collaborate with local schools to offer safe environments for students from 1st-12th grades to engage in extended learning and recreational activities, including homework support, organized sports, arts, and academic activities. Under the supervision of SBCS Site supervisor(s), the Youth Leader is responsible for the supervision, development, and implementation of academic, enrichment, and social-emotional well-being activities for groups of 10-20 youth in the after-school program. This role also involves assisting students in improving academic skills and reaching performance goals in core academic subjects, working within a team framework and in collaboration with school site personnel to meet grant, school district, and SBCS afterschool program goals and objectives. The ideal candidate is an advocate for nurturing communities, dedicated to engaging with individuals and communities, and deeply cares about the well-being of children and youth, seeking to contribute expertise, creativity, and insights to program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families.

Requirements

Must be one-year removed from high school graduation and three years removed from graduation/matriculation from SUHSD school you are applying to.
Must meet and provide documentation of the minimum qualifications for Classroom Assistant if candidate does not have 48 college credits.
Must be highly dependable.
Must have a warm and friendly personality and the sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse population.
Must have the ability to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, and monitor behavior.
Ability to provide leadership and stability to the program.

Nice To Haves

AA or BA is highly desirable, passing score on district’s Instructional Assistant Test acceptable.
Minimum of one year working with youth and/or children is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and implementation of the program in accordance with the goals and policies of SBCS, State of California Department of Education and Sweetwater Union High School District.
Oversee participants, demonstrate positive role modeling and provide guidance.
Organize age-appropriate materials and supplies to facilitate use by students, including cleaning up work areas following activities and group rotations.
Assist in the development and maintenance of accurate program records including participant registration and daily attendance in order to achieve and verify program goals are met.
Ensure program attendance goals are met for specific programs.
Recruit and promote the program to school youth and parents.
Participate in the preparation of daily schedule/curriculum, which may include academic enrichment, snack distribution, recreation and/or leadership development as needed.
Plan and coordinate the provision of age-appropriate activities and events for participants.
Assist and guide students by maintaining a consistent, fair, professional demeanor and appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, a friendly and engaging attitude, while ensuring emergency procedures and safety are ensured at all times.
Report student academic, behavior progress and performance to Site Supervisor, and confer as needed regarding student needs.
Develop positive relationships and collaboration with school personnel.
Set up/take down classrooms for regular After School Program activities.
Provide tutoring assistance and academic enrichment in support of school site goals and standards.
Observe, monitor, and control the behavior of students by reactively using appropriate behavior corrective strategies in accordance with their grade level. Offer positive feedback and alternatives.
Be available evenings or weekends as needed to assist school and/ or SBCS special events.
Ensure contractual requirements and SBCS policies and procedures are fulfilled at all times.
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Other duties as assigned