After School Summer Group Leader

Organization Overview

At Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES), we envision a future where all families have what they need to live, grow, and thrive in San Francisco. We provide families with high-quality early childhood education; after-school and summer enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals.

Position Summary

BASECAMP Summer Group Leader provides educational, enrichment, and social emotional support for 90 school-age children during our 10-week summer camp. If you are passionate about providing engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning and enrichment opportunities for school-age children during their summer break, this could be a great opportunity for you! This position is a temporary, full-time position and reports to the BASECAMP Manager.

What You'll Do

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learner-centered summer camp environment
• Collaborate with other group leaders to co-facilitate lesson plans and engaging materials
• Participate in off-site field trips to expand participants' experience and access to learning
• Co-facilitate and support lessons with outside specialists and partnership programs
• Support participants' social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Use age-appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children
• Deliver daily lessons aligned with the Desired Results Developmental Profile School-Age©(DRDP) assessment
• Follow all program policies and procedures, including security and health checks
• Build intentional and meaningful relationships with and among children

Commitment

• Group Leaders will commit to work full time June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026.
• This position is fully on-site at our Bayview location.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of experience working with school-age children in an out-of-school time setting required
• Knowledge and experience in youth development program and principles
• Experience supervising and leading field trips, including on public transportation
• Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate effectively with school-age children
• Ability to connect with camp participants genuinely and with positive reinforcement
• Ability to motivate and spark curiosity and a joy of learning among camp participants
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with peers, families, and partners
• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 20 lbs
• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• A deep commitment to aligning all our program practices to FACES values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders
• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission
• A sense of humor! We believe that joy and justice go hand in hand!

What We Offer

• Hourly seasonal pay rate of $24.25-33.25 based on experience and qualifications
• Accrued sick time at time of hire
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to be a part of a movement to achieve educational and economic justice

FACES is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.