Assistant Group Leader

Assistant Group Leader

At BCNC, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to social impact and is both supportive and resourceful. We believe in fostering an empowering and inclusive work environment where every individual can contribute, grow, and thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to align your passion with making meaningful change, explore our open positions and join us in our mission to pave the way for a better tomorrow.

What You Will Do:

The Assistant Group Leader is a member of the BCNC Red Oak After School & Summer Program team. You will have an opportunity to shape the lives of our children ages 5-13. You will work collaboratively with a team of professional staff to strengthen children and families by providing high-quality enrichment and care in a community-based program so parents can work or further their education. You will report directly to the Director of Red Oak After School & Summer Program.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support for lesson plans.
• Supervise children during academic and recreational activities.
• Help the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders to appropriately manage children's behavior.
• Participate in meetings with parents and teachers as necessary.
• Assist the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders on implementation of educational, instructional, and recreational programming for children.
• Assist the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders in curriculum planning, creating or running the activity, and take on classroom management while the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders run the activity.
• Maintain program supplies and facilities.
• Prepare daily attendance, incident and accident reports, evaluation forms, etc. as needed.
• Attend regular staff meetings, professional development days, and program events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For:

• Must be at least 16 years old and have completed or be currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program.
• Interest and/or experience supporting children's development in literacy and/or the arts.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude in all interactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency preferred.
• Professional working proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Supportive time-off policy.
• Professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note: You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa. BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. The language proficiency requirement is based solely on the needs of the position and is essential for fulfilling the role's responsibilities. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.