After School Program Leader - Buchanan Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

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About the Job

YMCA After School Program Leader provides meaningful and enriching opportunities for youth in YMCA programs that are offered at local elementary and middle schools.

The Program Leader will help students develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills by providing assistance, tutoring, and mentorship in the After School Program.

Program Leaders will provide academic enrichment and tutoring in classroom groups of up to 20 students, as well as organize and provide outdoor recreational activities in the school yards.

Individuals hired for this position will work under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinators and Directors, and will need to be flexible, willing to take initiative, be punctual, and able to make a commitment to work throughout the entire school year.

After School Program dates :

• San Francisco ASP sites : must be able to work August 19, 2024 June 4, 2025
• San Mateo ASP sites : must be able to work August 19, 2024 June 12, 2025
• Marin ASP sites : must be able to work August 22, 2024 June 12, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

• 18+ years of age for elementary school programs, 21+ years for middle school programs
• Associate’s degree or higher, or High School diploma / equivalent, plus any of the following :
• Completed 48 college units verified by transcript
• Passed CA Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
• Passed District Instructional Aide Exam
• Experience working with youth (elementary or middle school)
• Highly motivated to provide quality program opportunities to youth
• Team player
• Knowledge or expertise in youth development
• Comfortable leading physical activities with youth
• Available daily Monday-Friday during youth program hours; shifts vary 1 : 00-6 : 00 pm
• Willing to participate in bi-annual evaluations and supervision meetings as needed
• Current YMCA approved CPR and First Aid certification (training available upon hire)
• TB Test clearance
• Fingerprint background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other languages strongly preferred
• Knowledge of arts, dance, drama, or sports

All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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