Youth Program Leader (East Palo Alto & Menlo Park)

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Program Leader is responsible for leading a classroom to deliver safe and effective learning environments for students through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role will provide you with valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (TK-8). This role reports to the Associate Site Director and is for those who are available to work 5 days a week during the school year in one of our Daly City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, or South San Francisco sites. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context.

Requirements

Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with TK-8 youth
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
Must be 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with TK-8 youth
Spanish fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage a classroom of approximately 10-20 students per 1 staff
Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance
Lead students through academic activities
Adapt lesson plans for delivering enrichment classes and clubs (art, cooking, STEM, fitness, etc.)
Conduct life skills and team-building activities
Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership
Engage in weekly check-ins and participate in staff meetings
Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment
Participate in supporting special events and field trips
Attend training and professional development opportunities