Academic Liaison

Community Youth Center (CYC); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is seeking an Academic Liaison to align after-school and school-day expectations, provide SEL and behavioral supports, and coordinate academic interventions.

The role partners with school leaders to develop and monitor academic goals, offers PD to staff, and ensures a positive tutoring environment. This is a part-time, non-exempt position based in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus CA Teacher’s Credential and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and implement programs.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict mediation, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Experience building partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse low-income youth and English learners.
• Excellent technology skills with Google Docs/Sheets and Excel.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and dependable work ethic.
• Bilingual in Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, and Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with School-Based Leadership Team for program planning and communications.
• Serve as liaison between school day and after-school staff.
• Provide 1:1 or small group social/emotional and behavioral health support.
• Develop QAP-aligned Academic Support goals and work plans.
• Submit midyear and year-end progress reports.
• Lead professional development and coaching for after-school staff.
• Supervise and assist with tutoring and create a positive learning environment.
• Create worksheets across core subjects for extra practice.
• Maintain attendance and support program evaluations by funders.
• Maintain safe learning environments and use restorative approaches as needed.
• Report to work on time and update supervisor on schedule changes.
• Collaborate with other CYC programs on special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Curriculum development

Program implementation

Classroom management

Conflict mediation

Restorative practices

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Partnership building

English language learners support

Google Docs/Sheets

Excel

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Bilingual (Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish

Arabic (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field + CA Teacher’s Credential

Tools

Google Docs & Sheets

Excel

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.

Position Academic Liaison

Salary $50.00-$56.00 per hour

Report to Site Coordinator (Education Component)

Status Non-exempt, Part-Time (Position Ends: 6/2/27)

(Up to 10 hours per week based on school needs)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Academic Liaison (AL) works collaboratively with the School-Based Leadership Team and serves as a thought partner to the After School Program (ASP), helping to align vision, expectations, and outcomes between the ASP and the school day—particularly around academic components. The AL also supports academic interventions, 1:1 behavioral supports and helps align efforts around Behavior RTI and Culture & Climate initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet regularly with the School-Based Leadership Team to conduct program planning and create systems for, and participate in, ongoing communication between site administrator(s) and the ASP Leadership Team.
• Meet with school leadership regularly and act as designated communication liaison between school day and after school staff, representing the interests and initiatives of the after school program to school day teachers and vice versa.
• Provide 1:1 or small group social/emotional and behavioral health support as necessary.
• Participate in the creation of the QAP Aligned Academic Support goals.
• Create a work plan that supports the QAP goals. Submit a midyear and year-end report on progress.
• Lead and provide access to ongoing professional development (PD) and coaching to after-school staff around academic content and instructional strategies. This may include observations, mini-lessons, and/or after-school staff in PD already occurring at the school site.
• Supervise and provide homework assistance in subject-specific tutoring and create a positive learning environment in tutoring programs.
• Create and/or compile math, language arts, reading, social studies and/or science worksheets as extra practice for youth.
• Maintain proper attendance and assist with program evaluations as required by funders.
• Establish and maintain positive and safe learning environments for program participants, including assisting with classroom and behavior management, resolving and mediating conflicts using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries, etc.
• Report to work on time, inform the supervisor of any impending tardiness or missed shifts, and obtain the supervisor’s approval for any alteration to the regular work schedule.
• Collaborate with other CYC programs to support special projects and events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus CA Teacher’s Credential and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and implement programs.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict mediation, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Experience building effective partnerships with schools, community-based organizations, and community partners.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth as well as English language learners to support their social and emotional learning and development.
• Excellent technology skills (familiar with Google Docs & Sheets, Excel, etc.)
• Possess a high level of personal organization, attention to detail, and follow-through with a strong ability to keep a cool head in stressful and high-energy environments.
• Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and positive character.
• Bilingual in Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, and Arabic is a plus.

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state, or local law, including on the basis of the intersection of two or more protected characteristics, also known as intersectional discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.