Youth Program Leader (East Palo Alto & Menlo Park)

Youth Program Leader

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.

Roles & 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Preferred one year of experience working with TK-8 youth
• Must be 18 years of age
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squating, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 80% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

Location: Menlo Park & East Palo Alto, CA

• Onboarding Dates (must attend one):
  • Dates: July 28th or July 29th (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Menlo Park Clubhouse (401 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025)
  • Date: July 30th (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Orange Avenue Clubhouse (840 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080)
• BE GREAT Training Dates: Monday, August 3rd, - Friday, August 7th (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Cañada College (4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061)

Work Schedule

• 24-29 hours per week
• Five days a week, Monday through Friday
• Hours vary by site:
• Generally, 1:30pm to 6:30pm (Exception: Wednesday 12:00pm to 6:30pm)
• Starting time for TK/K may be earlier
• Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Status: Part-Time, Hourly
• Pay Range: $22.00-25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.