Substitute Youth Development Professional; After-School

Description

Job Type
Part-time

Title: Substitute Youth Development Professional (Sub-YDP)

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Location: San Leandro, CA / San Lorenzo, CA / Union City, CA

Department: Programs

Reports to: Program Manager

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $25-$30/hr.

• Paid Sick-Leave
• EAP
• Calm
• Paid Holidays

As a Substitute Youth Development Professional (Sub-YDP) you'll have the opportunity to directly contribute to Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro. You'll be fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in early childhood development, work with a diverse and supportive team, and make a lasting impact during one of the most critical stages of a child’s growth.

As a Sub YDP, you’ll step into a variety of vibrant after‑school environments filled with creativity, play, and growth. You’ll lead fun, hands‑on activities, encourage positive relationships, and help kids develop social‑emotional skills; all while working with a supportive, diverse team that values your contribution.

• Flexibility:
  Work when it fits your schedule across multiple school sites (We serve the San Lorenzo, San Leandro, and New Haven Unified School Districts).
• Impact:
  Every day you work, you’re shaping young minds and making a difference.
• Experience:
  
  Gain valuable skills in youth development and education.
• Community:
  Be part of a mission‑driven organization that cares about kids and families.

What you need: A positive attitude, reliable transportation, and the ability to adapt to different locations within the San Lorenzo, San Leandro, and New Haven Unified School Districts.

• Supervision & Safety:
  Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for youth participants.
• Program Facilitation:
  Lead engaging after‑school programs and activities for a group of approximately 20 students.
• Lesson Planning:
  Facilitate lesson plans and activities that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character development.

• Establish classroom rules and behavior.
• Provide for children's basic needs and ensure supervision.
• Adapt teaching methods to children's interests and learning styles.
• Manage classroom activities, lessons, play, breaks, and meals.
• Track children's progress and communicate effectively with parents and teachers.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

• Mentoring:
  Serve as a positive role model and mentor to young participants, fostering their self‑esteem and personal development.
• Maintaining a Positive Environment:
  Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and respected.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with colleagues to ensure program goals are met and share best practices.

For more than 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) has proudly served as the leading provider of youth services in San Leandro and surrounding communities. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential in a safe, positive, and engaging environment.

When school is out, Clubs are in! BGCSL offers a wide range of programs for youth ages 4 to 18, including after‑school programs, school break day camps, summer camps, and more. We take pride in providing supportive spaces where our youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

Today, BGCSL serves more than 5,000 youth across 25 Clubs, including 24 school‑based Clubs in San Leandro, San Lorenzo,…