Early Childhood Youth Development Specialist (TK/K)

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is seeking a Youth Development Professional for the TK and Kinder program at Dayton Elementary. This part-time, on-site role focuses on nurturing, play-based learning to support early literacy, math concepts, and social-emotional growth in a school-based setting.

Youth Development Professionals will supervise, engage children through guided activities, and collaborate with staff to create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages exploration and

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; no prior youth experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to connect authentically with a diverse group of youth.

Responsibilities

• Engaged supervision of young children in a secure, nurturing environment.
• Lead interactive, play-based activities that promote language and social-emotional growth.
• Deliver hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities building early literacy and math concepts.
• Establish routines and model positive behavior to guide social skills.

Skills

Youth development

Patience

Emotional intelligence

Supervision

Education

High school + 48 college units

Associate’s degree or higher

Paraeducator/Paraprofessional Exam passing

Job description

Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is seeking a Youth Development Professional for the TK and Kinder program at Dayton Elementary. This part-time, on-site role focuses on nurturing, play-based learning to support early literacy, math concepts, and social-emotional growth in a school-based setting.

Youth Development Professionals will supervise, engage children through guided activities, and collaborate with staff to create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages exploration and