Youth Program Leader; South San Francisco

Youth Program Leader (South San Francisco)

OUR MISSION

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

POSITION

Youth Program Leader

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.

Position Overview

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 professional development and personal growth opportunities as you work with different grade bands (TK‑8). The position reports to the Associate Site Director and is for those available to work 5 days a week during the school year at one of our sites in Daly City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, or South San Francisco.

• Manage a classroom of approximately 10–20 students per staff member.
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance.
• Lead students through academic activities.
• Adapt lesson plans for 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 learning environment.
• Participate in supporting special events and field trips.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities.

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and experience working with TK‑8 youth.
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities.
• 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.

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.

South San Francisco, CA – Orange Avenue Clubhouse

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

• Employment Status:
  Part‑Time, Hourly.
• Pay Range: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP 401(k) plan contribution.
• Contributions to a thriving community for youth growth.

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

Disclaimer: The above statements are not an all‑inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities.

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 protected under applicable law.