Elementary Lead Teacher

After-School Upper Elementary Lead Teacher

Schedule: daily when school is in session — 1:30 pm to 6:30pm

School Breaks and Summers: TBD

The Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside serves over 1,100 youth on the isolated San Mateo Coastside with high quality out-of-school time programming. Our programs include academic support, enrichment, and fitness after-school daily for students in grades 5 to 12 on the Cunha Intermediate School campus in downtown Half Moon Bay.

BGCC is seeking a mature, experienced educator to join our team in a new role helping to expand and strengthen our growing upper elementary school program. The program currently serves 20 5^th grade students daily after-school and will be expanded in both size and scope in the upcoming (24-25) school year.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing exciting and varied curriculum for upper elementary school age students (grades 4 and 5), a commitment to quality and safety; a willingness to work directly with youth and enthusiastic attitude about our organization and the young people we serve. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to foster positive relationships with parents and teachers, and a passion for promoting academic and personal growth in children.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative and engaging curriculum and activities tailored to 4^th and 5^th grade students ensuring they complete daily school homework and have a variety of structured supervised activities each day.
Ensure afternoon program activities are clearly defined and are consistent to ensure stability. Share weekly plans with Leadership in advance.
Lead and supervise a daily walking bus from Hatch Elementary School to the BGCC site at Cunha daily ensuring the safe movement of youth.
Monitor student attendance using BGCC Member Tracking System, MyClubHub, a Salesforce application. Communicate with parents and BGCC leaders when students are missing the program regularly.
Collaborate with Hatch teachers to monitor and support the academic and social progress of students.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues, and upcoming activities.
Work closely with our Youth Behavioral Specialist and ensuring that discipline plans are followed and communication is consistent
On a weekly basis ensure supplies are ready for activities and shared space such as center center/soccer field is coordinated with the rest of the BGCC after-school programs.
Collaborate with community partners to design and execute field trips that expose Members to the resources surrounding them. Many field trips are coordinated on foot during program time. Others will use public and rented transport on extended days.
In collaboration with the Program Director and Marketing Associate develop materials to promote the program to parents. Ensure enrollment targets are met.
Supervise volunteers – both adults and high school students completing community service requirements – ensuring they add value to the program, adhere to all safety protocols and have a positive experience.
When school is out of session during breaks (Thanksgiving, Presidents Week and Spring Break), BGCC offers day camps for younger elementary students. With other staff, help to design and implement engaging age-appropriate activities for participating campers.
Maintain a safe and secure environment by adhering to school and BGCC safety policies. Ensure that Big Five responses are practiced and understood by students, staff and volunteers.
Manage after-school elementary resources including supplies, materials, and equipment. Ensure that orders are placed in advance and monitor inventory. Ensure that damage is reported and corrected in a timely manner.

For the full job description click here: Elementary Lead Teacher Spring 2023 FINAL

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $20-30/per hour and dependent upon skill and experience.

How to Apply

Complete the on-line application, linked here and submit including a resume or LinkedIn profile.

Application review will begin April 22^nd. We hope the new candidate can begin in May.

Questions?

Contact Rolando Madrid at rolando@bgccoastside.org or 650-712-9710.

Summer Program Staff (Grades 4 to 8)

Summer Program Staff serve on a team committed to safety and student enrichment for upper elementary and middle school students from June 13 to July 12, 2024. Mandatory training on June 10, 11 and 12. BGCC is closed on June 19 or July 4. Program hours are 12 noon to 4 PM. Staff work 11:30 AM to 4:15 PM.

Key Roles:

Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff.

Mentor and guide youth participants.
Oversee safety of Club members, including supervision during all activities, meals, snacks and during entry/exit.
Design and lead engaging activities for youth participants.
Organize and implement a range of programs and activities for members that are fun, and instructional and that incorporate team building skills.
Ensure that members: actively participate in a variety of programs and activities.
Respect, and recognize members for their efforts.
Provide guidance to members; act as role model to youth – demonstrating good behavior and values.
Collaborate with staff to create and maintain a positive camp environment.
Communicate e effectively with youth, parents, and fellow staff members.
Maintain a healthy, safe and organized environment, including daily cleaning responsibilities.
Follow incident protocols.
Exercise sound decision making, problem-solving skills, and restorative justice practices in resolving club members’ needs or issues.
As part of our staff team, identify day-to-day needs and areas of improvement.
Participate and demonstrate leadership in Special Events as needed.
Assume other duties as assigned.

For the full job description click here: Summer Program Staff 2024 (BGCC)

Compensation and Benefits Salary range is $17-$21 per hour and dependent upon skill and experience.

How to Apply Complete the on-line application, linked here.

Youth Development Professional

The Youth Development Professional a team member committed to safety and student success helping elementary, middle and high school students succeed academically and emotionally, and capable of problem-solving and troubleshooting on a day-to-day basis. This is a part-time position.

Key Roles:

Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff.
Oversee safety of Club members, including supervision during inside learning, outside activities, and entry/exit.
Assist with all aspects of homework — accessing assignments, completing homework, checking grades and accessing Power School when needed.
Organize and lead a range of activities for members that are fun, engaging, instructional and that develop team building skills.
Ensure inclusion of all members and encourage their participation in a variety of program areas/activities.
Respect and recognize members for their efforts.
Provide guidance to members; act as role model to Members.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment, including daily cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities.
Build positive relationships with parents, school personnel, volunteers, and fellow colleagues.
Exercise sound decision making, problem-solving skills, and restorative justice practices in resolving club members’ needs or issues.
As part of our staff team, identify day-to-day needs and areas of improvement for the Club.
Follow protocol with incidents by notifying the Site Manager immediately and writing an incident report.
Participate and demonstrate leadership in Special Events, Staff Huddles and team training.
Attend all required trainings.
Assume other duties as assigned
Initiate new programs with the approval of the Site Manager.

Experience and Skills

Experience working with young people.
Knowledge of the Coastside community and especially the Cabrillo Unified school system helpful.
High school degree (or equivalent) and commitment to helping students access K-12 and higher education.
Understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
Strong oral communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve during day-to-day Club activities.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
Ability to engage respectfully with various groups including youth, public, parents, co-workers.
Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline issues.
Ability to pass required background checks.
Willingness to adhere to COVID safety guidelines.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is very helpful, but not required.

Timing

Our After School program is open every day after school. Shift times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:45 to 6:15 and Thursdays from 1:45 to 6:15.

We are hiring for positions that begin immediately.

We do need some “on call” substitute workers as well.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Click here to complete the initial application.

Initial reviews will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Questions? Email Rolando Madrid at rolando@bgccoastside.org or call 650-712-9710.

BGCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of this employee. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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