High School Program Leader; East Palo Alto

High School Program Leader (East Palo Alto)

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POSITION High School Program Leader - East Palo Alto

OUR MISSION To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive.

OUR VISION All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning.

OUR CORE VALUES Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity.

Organization Overview Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK‑College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio‑economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond.

Students benefit from high‑quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

The High School Program Leader is responsible for supporting classroom instructors to deliver effective learning environments for students through additional teaching, facilitation and coordination. This role provides professional development and growth opportunities, working with grade bands 9‑12. Reports to the High School Director. Students are guided to build academic and life skills.

• Manage various program spaces with approximately 20 students per 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.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with 9‑12th grade 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 9‑12th grade youth.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

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, squatting, 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  requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

East Palo Alto (East Palo Alto Clubhouse)

• 24‑29 hours per week.
• Five days a week, Monday through Friday.
• Hours:
  
  2 pm – 7 pm.
• Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings.

• Employment Status:
  Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt.
• Pay Range: $22.00‑$25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary 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 a Live Scan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

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The above declarations are not intended to be an “all‑inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to…