Youth Programs Leader — Site Support & Safety

ProYouth Expanded Learning; King City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ProYouth Expanded Learning is seeking a Program Leader II to support the Site Director and Program Leaders at the assigned California site during expanded learning hours.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging environment for staff and students, fostering trust and positive discipline, and ensuring attendance and compliance with grant requirements. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with experience working with youth and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND 48 completed College Units OR NCLB Paraprofessional Certification.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Director in building a high-performing site team.
• Support Program Leaders to become successful and effective.
• Create a physically and emotionally safe environment at site for staff and students.
• Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected; communicating in ways that build and maintain high levels of trust.
• Maintain awareness of program goals and processes.
• Understand State and Federal grant requirements.
• Support Site Director to meet, or exceed, grant mandated attendance levels.
• Serve students snack and complete daily and weekly snack attendance reports.
• Ensure food safety and meet CACFP requirements.
• Assist with timely completion of data entry, reports and attendance.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students and staff.
• Ensure that activities are age-appropriate, engaging and exciting to students.
• Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline.
• Comply with ProYouth Employee Handbook and other Policies and Procedures.
• Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff, site principal, teachers and parents.
• Complete responsibilities accurately and on time.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent

48 completed College Units

NCLB Paraprofessional Certification

A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth

Job description

ProYouth Expanded Learning is seeking a Program Leader II to support the Site Director and Program Leaders at the assigned California site during expanded learning hours.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging environment for staff and students, fostering trust and positive discipline, and ensuring attendance and compliance with grant requirements. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with experience working with youth and strong organizational skills.