High School Program Leader (Part Time - East Palo Alto)

Position Overview

The High School Program Leader supports classroom instructors to deliver effective learning environments for students through additional teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role provides valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage various program spaces with approximately 20 students per 1 staff
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance
• Lead students through guided enrichment and/or community building activities
• Build and adapt lesson plans for delivering enrichment classes and clubs (art, cooking, STEM, fitness, etc.)
• Conduct life skills and team-building activities
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership
• Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment
• Participate in supporting special events and field trips
• Attend training and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with 9-12th grade youth
• Familiarity working with students who attend Title 1 schools
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
• Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment
• Preferred one year of experience working with 9-12th grade youth
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Some climbing and balancing
• Some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity and near vision acuity
• Lifting or carrying objects up to 25 pounds
• Approximately 20% sitting and 80% walking or standing
• Work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder

Location and Schedule

• Location: East Palo Alto Clubhouse - East Palo Alto, CA
• Work Schedule: 24-29 hours per week Academic Year Schedule: 2:30pm – 7:00pm (Monday - Friday)
• Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Status: Part Time-Non Exempt
• Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Sick Time: Part-time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked, and may use up to 40 hours per year