POSITION High School Program Leader (Redwood City)
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 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 High School Program Leader is responsible for delivering effective learning environments for students, including English Language Learners (ELLs), through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role will provide valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you work with different grade bands (9th-12th). You will help guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context while ensuring language support for ELL students.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create and adapt lesson plans for delivering an English Language Development class of approximately 15 students. • Take on a caseload of approximately 15 students and provide them with advising services such as academic one-on-one check-ins, academic planning, and connection to other clubhouse resources. • Communicate academic progress made as well as areas of improvement to other staff and parents. • Direct students towards and guide them in how to navigate additional resources as supplemental learning tools in English. • Look for opportunities to recruit members to increase numbers. • Build and maintain working relationships with ELD teachers and coordinators at our partner school sites. • Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance. • Lead students through guided enrichment and/or community building activities. • Conduct life skills and team-building activities. • Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership. • 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 9th - 12th grade youth. Familiarity working with students who attend Title 1 schools. 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 9th - 12th grade youth. Spanish fluency required.
LOCATION Redwood City Clubhouse - Redwood City, CA
WORK SCHEDULE Academic Calendar Schedule for 2026 - 2027 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm (20 - 29 hours/week) Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Employment Status: Part Time-Non Exempt 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) test.