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

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Location: School-Based Site
Department: Programming
Reports to: Kinder Care Coordinator
Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

About the Role

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.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood development, work with a diverse and supportive team, and make a lasting impact during one of the most critical stages of a child’s growth.

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.

Our Values in Action

Transformative Leadership

We aspire to transform possibilities into probabilities. By embodying emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and empathy, we foster positive change with humility, authenticity, and continuous self-improvement.

• Supporting both students and colleagues with a team-first mindset, fostering a collaborative and positive environment that nurtures young learners.
• Every interaction should be guided by patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence to ensure children feel safe, valued, and encouraged.
• Modeling curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning through play-based experiences. By embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability, team members create meaningful moments that build confidence and inspire exploration.

Resilience

We approach every situation with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities. We acknowledge our current state, embrace change, and adapt as needed, maintaining a solutions-oriented approach throughout our growth journey.

• Embracing the energy and unpredictability of each day with patience and enthusiasm, staying positive and engaged despite challenges.
• Creating a nurturing environment by setting clear expectations, using proactive strategies, and supporting young children as they learn to manage big emotions and new routines.
• Building trust with children, collaborating with colleagues, and adjusting approaches to meet developmental needs. Viewing obstacles as opportunities to enhance learning experiences, strengthen skills, and create a joyful, supportive space for early growth.

Youth Centered Approach

Every organizational action or maneuver is designed to directly impact and benefit the youth we serve. We value and prioritize the youth perspective, making decisions with a focus on their needs and well-being, rather than adult convenience.

• Prioritizing 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.
• Facilitating age-appropriate activities that promote educational growth while offering mentorship, patience, and guidance each day.
• Advocating for and empowering young people, ensuring their needs and well-being remain at the heart of every decision.

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

Educational Requirements (Must Have One Of The Following)

• 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 (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog)

Work Environment

• Primarily in a school-based site at the Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro
• May occasionally require flexibility to accommodate organizational events or deadlines
• Frequently required to stand, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, 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 exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed 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)
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds (with support, a child that has fallen)
• Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for communication

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM PT
This role follows the school year calendar and does not include hours during academic breaks. Summer Camp work may be available based on program needs and availability.

Pay

$20–$25/hour