Location
San Francisco, California
Salary
$24 - $27/hr
The Program Leader supervises elementary students, planning and implementing academic, STEM, and social-emotional enrichment activities. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, managing student behavior, and communicating progress to parents and staff.
Candidates should have an associate degree or 48 college units and at least one year of experience facilitating youth curriculum. Proficiency in classroom management and a passion for working with diverse youth populations are required.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Supervise and manage approximately 10-20 transitional kindergarten to fifth grade students in our summer programs. Create and plan enrichment curriculum activities and lesson plans to support student learning incorporating social emotional learning competency skills Supervise daily academic support, tutoring, enrichment, and recreational curriculum activities and lessons Provide supervision during supper/ snack and recess time Provide strong systems and structures for students to transition between each component of the program Create, follow up and be consistent with behavioral management plans for whole group and individual students Support school day teachers with classroom push ins, small group cohorts/ tutoring, reading/ literacy, math and mentorship programs Develop and encourage consistent study habits/routine Provide a relationship as a positive mentor/ role model to TK-5th grade school aged children in conjunction with program/agency goals Create an ongoing communication with site staff, teachers and parents regarding student progress and goals Support and build relationships with both parents, teachers, site staff and program participants Support in creating a positive and safe environment for all program participants Provide supervision during indoor and outdoor activities Assist in the supervision of any youth/ high school or adult volunteer or program intern Responsible for ongoing communication with direct supervisor, program manager, program director in a timely manner Responsible for student attendance and other reports assigned by supervisor Attend and participate in all required agency and program related training, and team meetings Participate in restorative circles and or care team meetings if needed Other duties as assigned by management
AA degree preferred but must have completed a minimum of 48 college units or passed an Instructional Aide Exam. Passion to work with young people ages 5 and up from diverse backgrounds. Have a sense of humor, creativity and patience. Knowledge of the youth development framework and practices and one or more years of experience planning and facilitating academic, enrichment, recreational and social emotional learning curriculum activities for school aged children Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus. Experience working with diverse youth and families a plus Ability to develop, implement, and organize programs and special events. Possess good organizational, communication and teamwork skills. Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character Bilingual/bicultural in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is preferred. Must be able to work Monday to Friday, in-person Able to lift or move at least 25lbs. CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state, or local law, including on the basis of the intersection of two or more protected characteristics, also known as intersectional discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Market context
Elementary summer program leader roles in California are often tied to seasonal staffing needs, so candidates with youth-program experience and strong classroom management can be competitive. This role stands out for requiring an associate degree or 48 college units plus experience facilitating activities for school-aged children, along with comfort working with diverse youth. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant activity leadership and behavior-management experience.
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