Youth Program Leader - East Palo Alto & Menlo Park

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

A community youth organization in East Palo Alto is looking for a Youth Program Leader to lead classrooms, teach, and support academic activities for TK-8 students. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in youth engagement. Working hours are part-time, typically 24-29 hours weekly, with compensation ranging from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. Candidates must be 18 years or older, and Spanish fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and working with TK-8 youth.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of approximately 10-20 students.
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance.
• Lead students through various academic activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement

Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities

Spanish fluency

Education

Experience working with TK-8 youth

Job description

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

POSITION Youth Program Leader

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 6,700 TK-College students across 30 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 Youth Program Leader is responsible for leading a classroom to deliver safe and effective learning environments for students through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role will provide you with valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (TK‑8). This role reports to the Associate Site Director and is for those who are available to work 5 days a week during the school year at our Los Robles Elementary School & Menlo Park Clubhouse Sites. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of approximately 10‑20 students per 1 staff
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance
• Lead students through academic activities
• Adapt lesson plans for delivering enrichment classes and clubs (art, cooking, STEM, fitness, etc.)
• Conduct life skills and team‑building activities
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership
• Engage in weekly check‑ins and participate in staff meetings
• Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment
• Participate in supporting special events and field trips
• Attend training and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with TK‑8 youth
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
• Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible in navigating a fast‑paced environment
• Preferred one year of experience working with TK‑8 youth
• Must be 18 years of age
• Spanish fluency is required

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.

LOCATION

East Palo Alto (Los Robles McNair Academy & Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School)

WORK SCHEDULE

• 24‑29 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:00pm - 6:15pm
• Wednesday: 12:30pm - 6:15pm
• Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Status: Part‑Time, Hourly
• Pay Range: $22.00‑25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
• 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, and 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.