Education Director

Overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco since 1891. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high quality of our programs and our comprehensive approach to serving youth.

This position is full time (35 hours weekly : summer hours 9 : 30am – 5 : 30pm, school year 11 : 00am – 7 : 00pm) and supports a specific Clubhouse. The Education Director provides leadership for all academic programs and initiatives for youth ages 6-18. The Director has general responsibility for the Learning Center and reports to the Clubhouse Director. The Director plans, organizes, directs and controls the Education Department within organizational policies and is accountable for achieving the Education Program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Education Department Duties (70%)

• Serve as a leader and resource for all Club staff and members in academics and educational programs.
• Plan, organize, and conduct educational programs, including homework help, tutoring, literacy, STEM and academic mentoring.
• Maintain partnerships with schools to create channels of communication that better serve youth academically.
• Manage partnerships with elementary schools that provide programs or resources for youth (Literacy, STEM, tutoring).
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit new participants into the education program.
• Collaborate to develop programs and strategies to support members and families during key educational transitions.
• Promote and stimulate department membership to ensure every Club member participates in Learning Center activities.
• Communicate the importance of completing high school and developing a career path that encourages college enrollment.
• Work with paid and volunteer tutors and students to participate in ongoing academic development.
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate educational programs for all members and provide an environment that promotes creativity and exploration through learning.
• Direct and supervise department activities and all part-time staff and / or volunteers assigned.

Day to Day Duties (30%)

Qualifications

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

BENEFITS

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure / certifications, and BGCSF needs. Depending on the need, a candidate could be hired at entry, mid, or top of the range. Current estimated range : $28.00 to $31.00 per hour.

Disclaimer : The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected and is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives. BGCSF reserves the right to relocate or reassign staff as needed.

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