Youth Program Leader

About the Role

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 offers valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities by working with different grade bands (TK-8). This position reports to the Associate Site Director and requires availability for 5 days a week during the school year at one of BGCP's sites.

Key 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be 18 years of age
• Spanish fluency is a plus

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

Work Schedule

• 24-29 hours per week
• Five days a week, Monday through Friday
• Hours vary by site: Generally, 1:30pm to 6:30pm (Exception: Wednesday 12:00pm to 6:30pm)
• Starting time for TK/K may be earlier
• 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 contributions to the 401(k) plan

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• 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
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• Generally 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.