Program Leader - (Middle School Summer Program)
About The Position
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 (Temporary) Salary: $23.50-$27.00 per hour (Non-Exempt) Reports to: Site Coordinator Status: Temporary Part-Time; School Year: 5/26/26 - 6/3/26 (up to 25 hrs/wk) & Temporary Full-Time; Summer Term: 6/4/26 - 7/21/26 (ends 7/21/26) - 40 hours/week 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 (i.e. painting, drawing, crafting, etc.) Mixed Sports (i.e. soccer, basketball, table tennis, skateboarding, etc.) Performing Arts (i.e. drama, voice, dance, etc.) Cooking, Gardening, Cultural Arts and Exploration Academic Tutoring Career & College Awareness STEAM (i.e. coding, 3D printing, game design, robotics, video/music production, etc.)
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Bilingual in Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog is preferred.
- Able to lift or move at least 25lbs.
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 builds community and celebrates 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 on-going training opportunities as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program spaces.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
