Fall TK/Kinder Youth Development Professional (After School) - Corvallis Elementary

Description

Position Overview
As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a nurturing, playful, and engaging after-school environment where young children can explore, grow, and build confidence. Through hands-on activities, guided play, and positive reinforcement, you’ll support their early learning, social-emotional development, and foundational skills in a way that feels fun and exciting. This role directly contributes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro by fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships.

Essential Functions

• Engaged Supervision – Maintain constant supervision and create a secure, nurturing environment where young children feel safe, comforted, and supported as they explore and grow.
• Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead interactive, play-based learning experiences that encourage language development, sensory exploration, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities that build early literacy, math concepts, problem-solving skills, and self-regulation, adapting based on individual needs and interests.
• Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish predictable routines, model positive behavior, and use gentle, proactive strategies to guide social skills, emotional expression, and conflict resolution.
• Build Positive Relationships – Foster trust and attachment by offering warmth, encouragement, and individualized attention that supports children’s emotional security and confidence.
• Manage Daily Operations – Oversee smooth transitions between activities, snack time, rest periods, toileting needs, and play, ensuring a structured yet flexible routine that supports young children’s development.
• Collaborate with Your Team – Work closely with colleagues to share observations, adjust strategies, and create a cohesive, developmentally supportive environment.
• Be Flexible and Support Where Needed – Step in to assist with various needs, including comforting children, modifying activities, or adjusting the day’s structure to ensure a positive and enriching experience.

Our Values

• Transformative Leadership: Embody emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and empathy, fostering positive change with humility, authenticity, and continuous self-improvement.
• Resilience: Approach every situation with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities.
• Youth-Centered Approach: Prioritize the safety, well-being, and development of every club member, building strong relationships by understanding each child’s interests and incorporating their voices into programming to maximize engagement.

Requirements

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, and emotional intelligence in working with young children
• Ability to maintain a safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate environment
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing transitions, playtime, and structured learning with flexibility and patience
• High emotional intelligence and integrity, with a deep understanding of how to support early social-emotional development
• Ability to connect authentically with young children, building trust through warmth, consistency, and engaging interactions
• Extreme patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure, especially when helping children navigate big emotions, social conflicts, or new experiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required: High school diploma + 48 college semester units (˜ 2 years college), OR High school diploma + an Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR High school diploma + a passing score on the district’s Paraeducator/Paraprofessional Exam.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in the community
• Familiarity with play-based, trauma-informed, or social-emotional learning approaches
• Multi-conversational language skills are a HUGE plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).