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Youth Program Leader (Temporary - San Mateo)

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula · San Mateo, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$22–$25/hrPart-time

About the role

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) is the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, serving 7,000 TK‑College students across 31 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. The organization’s mission is to empower youth with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities; its vision is for all youth to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and love of learning; core values include Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, and Equity. The Youth Program Leader reports to the Associate Site Director and works 5 days a week during the school year at one of the Daly City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, or South San Francisco sites.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a classroom of approximately 10‑20 students per staff member
  • Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance
  • Lead students through academic activities
  • 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
  • Engage in weekly check‑ins and participate in staff meetings
  • Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment
  • Participate in supporting special events and field trips
  • Attend training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and experience working with TK‑8 youth
  • Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
  • Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexibility in navigating a fast‑paced environment
  • Preferred: one year of experience working with TK‑8 youth
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Spanish fluency is a plus
  • Ability to meet physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, crawling; significant fine finger dexterity; job requires ~20% sitting, 80% walking & standing; moderate noise level, can be noisy at times
  • Willing to undergo LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis evaluation/test as part of hiring process

Pay

Part‑time, hourly position with a pay range of $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

Benefits

  • Retirement benefits: BGCP offers contributions to a 401(k) plan
  • Opportunity to contribute to a thriving community for youth growth

Schedule

Contract dates: October 13, 2026 – November 27, 2026 (with possibility of permanent offer). 24‑29 hours per week, five days a week, Monday through Friday. Hours vary by site: generally 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Wednesday 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm); starting time for TK/K may be earlier. Includes weekly team meeting and additional professional development trainings.

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