Youth Development Professional - Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro • Hayward, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a safe, fun, and inclusive after-school environment where middle school youth can learn, grow, and build confidence. Through engaging activities and mentorship, you’ll support their academic success and social-emotional development. This role directly contributes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro by fostering positive youth development and ensuring a high-quality after-school experience. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work with a diverse team, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic, supportive setting. The organization values Transformative Leadership, aspiring to transform possibilities into probabilities by embodying emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and empathy, fostering positive change with humility, authenticity, and continuous self-improvement. This looks like supporting students and colleagues with a team-first mindset, fostering a collaborative and positive environment, and being flexible to assist at different sites and work with various age groups. Resilience is also a core value, approaching every situation with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities, and maintaining a solutions-oriented approach. This means embracing unpredictability, staying motivated despite challenges, building supportive structures for youth, and adapting approaches for positive outcomes. A Youth Centered Approach ensures every organizational action is designed to directly impact and benefit the youth, prioritizing their perspective, needs, and well-being over adult convenience. This involves prioritizing safety, building strong relationships by understanding interests, incorporating youth voices into programming, facilitating age-appropriate activities, offering mentorship, and empowering young people.

Requirements

• No prior experience working with youth required—this is an entry-level role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for this position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Ability to connect authentically with a diverse group of youth.
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure in emotionally charged situations.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-conversational language skills are a huge plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).
• Experience, education, or coursework in Childhood Development, Education, or related fields.
• Prior experience working in youth programs, education, or nonprofit settings.

Responsibilities

• Engaging Supervision – Create a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where all youth feel supported.
• Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead fun and meaningful after-school programs that promote learning, creativity, and social development.
• Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver curriculum-based activities while modifying approaches to meet the needs and interests of elementary-aged students.
• Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish clear expectations, routines, and behavior management strategies to keep youth engaged.
• Build Positive Relationships – Foster trust and inclusion by mentoring youth, encouraging participation, and recognizing individual strengths.
• Manage Daily Operations – Oversee transitions, playtime, meals, and lessons to ensure a smooth and structured program flow.
• Collaborate with Your Team – Work closely with colleagues to improve activities, support program goals, and share best practices.
• Be Flexible and Support Where Needed – Step in to assist at different sites or take on additional responsibilities to meet program needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees