After School Program Leader

Chinese American International School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese American International School in San Francisco is seeking an After School Program Leader to oversee daily operations for K–MS, ensuring a positive classroom environment and smooth after-school schedules. You will develop engaging activities, supervise students, and coordinate with the ASP Team to support growth and safety.

Ideal candidates bring school-based experience, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable.
• Knowledge of Youth Development principles and positive behavior management.
• Build rapport and communicate well with others.
• Take initiative and work effectively with others.
• First Aid and CPR certification is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Daily room set-up and clean-up of materials/equipment after school.
• Manage students' after-school schedules in connection with enrichment programming.
• Develop and lead activities (indoor/outdoor games, arts & crafts, science) for groups of students.
• Bring innovative ideas for instruction and care in collaboration with the ASP Team.
• Provide student supervision at all times during program hours and track attendance.
• Assist students with homework help, supervise play, and support individual projects.
• Assist with conflict resolution and maintain a safe, warm, fun, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with the Director/Assistant Director and ASP Team to support program growth.

Skills

Punctuality & reliability

Communication skills

Youth development knowledge

Team collaboration

Initiative

Mandarin (valued)

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

Our ideal candidate for After School Program Leader must possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The position is responsible for the daily operations of the after school program for students from Kindergarten through Middle School including: maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, providing occasional help with homework, tending to behavioral issues when any arise, acting as liaison between parents and school staff. Experience working in a school setting is ideal.

MAIN DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Program Implementation

• Daily room set-up and clean-up of materials/equipment regularly throughout each afternoon and at the end of each program day
• Manage student's after school schedules in connection with enrichment programming
• Develop and lead activities that include but are not limited to indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, and science to be led with groups of students
• Bring innovative ideas for instruction and care, and collaborate with the Director and ASP Team to plan and implement

Student Supervision and Engagement

• Provide student supervision at all times during program hours
• Student check-in and tracking of student attendance
• Actively engage with students during in-person program hours, such as assist students with homework help, supervise play time, and support individual student creative projects
• Assist students with conflict resolution when needed
• Provide leadership, positive energy, and good spirit for students, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual students
• Work directly with ASP Team to create a safe, warm, fun, and inclusive environment both in the classroom and on the yards/playgrounds

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Director/Assistant Director of Auxiliary and ASP Team in support of program growth and development
• Communicate with school faculty and staff to support the holistic development of students
• Attend training and meetings as required to support personal and team development in partnership with school faculty and staff

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable
• Have professional demeanor and emotional maturity
• Knowledge of Youth Development principles, including positive behavior management
• Build rapport and communicate well with others
• Take initiative and work effectively with others
• TB clearance
• Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance from the Dept. of Social Service
• First Aid and CPR Certified (valued but not required)
• Fluent in Mandarin (valued but not required)

SCHEDULE NOTES

• This position is school year only.
• Summer roles are available with Camp Firedragon.
• Full time hours are available 8/24, 8/25, 10/8, 10/9, 11/6, 11/13, 1/4, 2/16-2/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/5-4/9, 4/12
• Additional hours may be available for ad hoc evening events.