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

About the role

The Youth Development Professional - TK and Kinder (YDP-TK/K) position is part-time, located at the Dayton Elementary School-based site of Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro. This role is exempt and non-exempt, with an estimated schedule of Monday through Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM Pacific Time. The compensation range is $20-$25 per hour, following the school year calendar and potentially including summer camp work based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Qualifications & Experience:
• 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.

Education

• Required Qualifications & Experience:
• High school diploma + 48 college semester units (˜ 2 years college), OR
• A high school diploma + an Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR
• A high school diploma + a passing score on the district’s Paraeducator/Paraprofessional Exam.
• Preferred:
• An 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).

Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk to, see and hear youth
• Rarely work in high, precarious places (playground equipment height)
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office environment including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses. Negative TB screen required).

Our Values

• Transformative Leadership: Support both students and colleagues with a team-first mindset, fostering a collaborative and positive environment that nurtures young learners.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.