TK & Kinder Program Leader

About the role

The TK & Kinder Program Leader at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) plays a crucial developmental role in shaping the lives of the youth in the community. This position is available at the Bayshore School-Based Club.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Safety: Providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth participants.
• Program Facilitation: Creating and leading engaging after-school programs and activities for a group of approximately 10-20 youth.
• Lesson Planning: Developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character development.
• Mentoring: Serving as a positive role model and mentor to young participants, fostering their self-esteem and personal development.
• Clubhouse Cultivation: Creating standards and setting expectations based on mutual respect between staff and the community we serve.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborating with junior-level colleagues to ensure program goals are met and to share best practices.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of Preschool–Kindergarten aged youth (ages 3–6) in a youth development setting and ability to create strong relationships & curriculum with youth.
• Strong positive disciplinary skills with youth with ability to manage youth behaviors and maintain high expectations.
• Proven communication, organizational, and self-starter ability.
• Strong ability to create and follow systems and procedures in a high-paced environment with continual distractions.
• Candidates with education or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields.
• Candidates with ECE (Early Childhood Education) units.
• Proven leadership or mentorship experience.
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment).
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 10-passenger vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively.
• Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions
• 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service
• Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support
• Education Assistance
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Mandatory summer + winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependent on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry-level, mid-level or top-of-the-range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $24 - $25.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate/reassign a person, as needed.