Program Leader - Aptos

CYCSF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is seeking a Program Leader to develop and oversee middle school enrichment activities at the Aptos Beacon Center. You’ll design curriculum, lead skill-building projects, and deliver engaging programs that support youth growth.

You will supervise a range of activities—from arts and sports to tutoring, STEAM, and college awareness—while collaborating with school staff and families to promote positive outcomes and strong community connections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or must have completed a minimum of 48 college units or passed an Instructional Aide Exam.
• Knowledge of youth development practices and 1+ year of facilitating enrichment activities for youth.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Experience with ethnically diverse youth and families facing poverty or trauma is a plus.
• Ability to develop, implement, and organize programs and events.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; teamwork.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Good technology skills (Google Docs, Sheets, MS Office).
• Bilingual in Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog preferred.
• Able to lift or move at least 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a variety of skill-building and project-based learning activities for middle school youth.
• Provide academic tutoring and assist with daily homework.
• Maintain a positive, safe learning environment and manage behavior using restorative practices.
• Create marketing strategies and promotional materials to recruit and retain youth in afterschool programs.
• Coordinate cultural celebrations and culminating events with school and Beacon staff.
• Maintain strong communication with school, Beacon staff, and families.
• Assist with data collection and programmatic reports as requested.
• Assist with evaluation data for funders and continuous improvement.
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing trainings as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program spaces.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Youth development

Enrichment activity planning

Classroom management

Multitasking

Organization & teamwork

Communication

Professionalism & work ethic

Language skills (Cantonese/Mandarin/Sp

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or 48 college units or Instructional Aide Exam

Tools

Google Docs & Sheets

MS Office

Job description

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.

Title: Program Leader

Salary: $23.50-$27.00/Hour

Reports to: Site Coordinator/Beacon Director

Status: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt (school year end: 6/2/2027)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Program Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a variety of academic and enrichment activities targeting middle school youth at the CYC Aptos Beacon Center. This includes designing curriculum and activities which incorporate skill building and project‑based learning that are fun and engaging for youth.

We are looking for multiple staff to teach one or more of the following enrichment activities:

• Arts (painting, drawing, crafting, etc.)
• Mixed Sports (soccer, basketball, table tennis, skateboarding, etc.)
• Performing Arts (drama, voice, dance, etc.)
• Cooking, Gardening, Cultural Arts and Exploration
• Academic Tutoring
• Career & College Awareness
• STEAM (coding, 3D printing, game design, robotics, video/music production, etc.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and oversee a variety of skill building and project based learning activities for middle school aged youth.
• Provide academic tutoring and assist students with their daily homework as needed.
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for program participants including assisting with classroom and behavior management, resolving and mediating conflicts using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries, etc.
• Create marketing strategies and promotional materials to recruit and retain youth in afterschool programs.
• Collaborate with school and Beacon staff to coordinate cultural celebrations and culminating events that build community and celebrate youth accomplishments.
• Work with school faculty and parents/guardians to maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships/climate between school, beacon and families.
• Assist with data collection and produce programmatic reports as requested.
• Assist with administering and collecting evaluation data as required by funders and for continuous program improvement.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and attend ongoing training opportunities as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program spaces.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred or must have completed a minimum of 48 college units or passed an Instructional Aide Exam.
• Knowledge of youth development practices and one or more years of experience planning and facilitating enrichment activities for youth.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Experience working with ethnically diverse youth and families who have experienced poverty, crisis, trauma, and other adverse events is a plus.
• Ability to develop, implement, and organize programs and special events.
• Possess good organizational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Capacity to multitask, work independently, and meet strict programmatic deadlines.
• Good technology skills (familiar with Google Docs & Sheets, MS Office, etc.)
• Ability to model professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character to staff and participants.
• Bilingual in Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog is preferred.
• Able to lift or move at least 25 lbs.

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.