Fall Youth Development Professional - Middle School
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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old to work with middle school youth.
- 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.
- Genuine belief in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro and the responsibility of serving youth and the community.
- Negative TB screen required.
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
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for all youth, ensuring their well-being throughout all activities.
- Plan and lead fun, age-appropriate after-school programs for a group of about 20 students, fostering personal growth, academic success, and character development.
- Develop lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and interests while setting clear expectations and enforcing group agreements to promote positive behavior.
- Manage daily activities, including lessons, playtime, breaks, and mealtimes, ensuring smooth transitions and structured engagement.
- Monitor student participation and progress, sharing updates with team members and the Program Manager to enhance program effectiveness.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-equipped classroom, ensuring an inviting and functional learning environment.
- Serve as a positive role model, fostering self-esteem, personal growth, and an inclusive environment where all youth feel valued and respected.
- Work closely with colleagues to achieve program goals, share best practices, and provide support to other program sites as needed.
- Supporting students and colleagues, embodying a team-first mindset.
- Adapting and remaining flexible, assisting at different sites and working with various age groups when necessary.
- Approaching every interaction with emotional intelligence and empathy, creating a safe and supportive space for youth.
- Demonstrating perseverance by showing up with commitment and energy, regardless of daily challenges.
- Maintaining a growth mindset, continuously seeking ways to improve programs and student experiences.
- Leading with optimism and problem-solving, approaching obstacles as opportunities to strengthen your skills and impact.
- Treating every day as a fresh start, offering mentorship and guidance with patience and understanding.
- Prioritizing youth voices by incorporating their ideas and feedback into programming.
- Advocating for and empower young people, ensuring their needs and well-being remain at the center of all decisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
