School Site Director (Redwood City - Kennedy)

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula in Redwood City, CA is seeking a School Site Director to lead a citywide expanded learning program. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of leadership experience in youth-serving environments, with a focus on equity and student outcomes.

You will supervise staff, manage partnerships with district and school partners, and drive program quality, data systems, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience supervising staff in educational or youth-serving environments.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop staff.
• Experience implementing and monitoring safety protocols to ensure student and staff well-being.

Responsibilities

• Lead program quality and fidelity across the site.
• Maintain partnerships with school leadership and district partners.
• Oversee site budgets, data systems, and reporting.
• Foster a positive culture and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Staff Development

Donor Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION

School Site Director

OUR MISSION

To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION

All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES

Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 7,000 TK-College students across 31 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Site Director is the senior leader of a school-based expanded learning program and is responsible for overall program quality, staff performance, student outcomes, and strong alignment with school partners. Serving as a “second shift school principal,” the Site Director ensures the delivery of a safe, structured, and engaging extended learning environment that supports academic growth, social development, and school success.

This role leads across program quality and fidelity, staff leadership and development, operational systems, and school and community partnerships. Through strong leadership, clear accountability, and collaboration, the Site Director ensures alignment with BGCP standards and district priorities while fostering a positive culture for both students and staff. The School Site Director reports to the Regional Director.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure Program Implementation & Fidelity

• Create and publish daily “deliverables” or tasks for staff to complete each day that contribute to the overall success of program
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly observation of staff during programming
• Create and publish site calendar and quarterly program schedules
• Create and enforce clear written expectations and standards of excellence for students and staff

Manage & Develop Site Team

• Facilitate weekly or bi-weekly 1v1 meetings with direct reports and instructional support staff (ISS) for assessing and evaluating performance, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary
• Advocate and find solutions for the needs and interests of the program students and staff
• Collaborate with instructional coach and associate director to determine weekly program goals and focuses
• Exemplify both professionalism and youth development behaviors to cultivate a positive culture for both staff and students.

Manage & Develop Site Systems

• Create and facilitate weekly staff meetings to ensure effective communication, collaborative problem-solving, and alignment with organizational goals, fostering a positive team culture and continuous improvement.
• Develop and train staff on the Site Plans (Safety Plan, Emergency Plan, etc.), aligned with partners
• Create and ensure the maintenance of site data management systems to maintain important student rosters – including Remind emergency contacts, authorized pick–up lists, unauthorized pick–up lists, student walker lists, etc.
• Complete monthly audits of data systems to ensure that the ASES & ELOP data is accurate across BGCP and District platforms (Rosters, Food/Snack Distribution etc.) etc.
• Create and maintain systems for budget management, materials inventories, emergency supplies, program materials purchases, and happyfox (internal) requests
• Create and enforce systems for caregiver communications

Manage School Partnerships

• Facilitate weekly or bi-weekly meetings with school leadership/community school coordinator
• Create opportunities for partners to engage with program (at least quarterly)
• Establish systems for sharing key information (enrollment, incident reports, annual action plans etc.) with school partners
• Collaborate with school partners to align on behavior management systems

Oversee Site Budgets

• Review budgets and expenses monthly/quarterly with regional leader
• Develop annual budgets with regional leader
• Review and approve staff hours (Trinet)
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 80% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience; 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 2 years supervising staff in an educational or youth-serving environment
• Demonstrated success building relationships with diverse youth, families, and stakeholders
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, supervise, and develop staff while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
• Experience implementing and monitoring safety protocols to ensure student and staff well-being
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically, make sound decisions, and lead with ownership
• Experience collaborating across teams and external partners to achieve shared goals
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading donor tours or community-facing presentations preferred
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively convey ideas clearly, listen actively to diverse perspectives, and adapt communication style to various audiences, both in verbal and written communication
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and solve problems effectively. It involves evaluating information, considering various perspectives, and making sound judgments that align with BGCP’s mission and goals.
• Program Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide teams in delivering high-quality youth programs. It involves setting a clear vision, fostering a positive culture, modeling effective behaviors, and effectively managing staff & resources to achieve programmatic goals.
• Project Management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously to achieve specific goals within the program. It includes skills in setting objectives, managing resources, and ensuring timely completion.
• Supervision & Staff Development: Ability to effectively supervise program staff. Providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure staff are well-equipped to work with youth

LOCATION

Redwood City, CA

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 10:00am-6:30pm

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

• Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000, depending on experience (DOE)

• Health Benefits:

  • Full-Time Employees: BGCP covers 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums; 50% for dependents

• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers contributions to the 401(k) plan

• Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits

• Sick Time: Full-time employees are front-loaded 40 hours of paid sick time annually

• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.