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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 (Elementary ASP)
Salary: $23.50 - $27.00 per hour, 25 hours per week
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Status: Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt (school year end: June 2, 2027)

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Program Leader will work as part of a team to build a positive and supportive environment for transitional kindergarten through 5th grade school‑aged children. The Program Leader will provide support to the After School Program/Summer Program at one of our elementary school sites. The focus is on supporting youth in their academic, social, and emotional development. Leaders are expected to guide transitional kindergarten‑through‑fifth‑grade children in literacy, math, STEM, and age‑appropriate recreational and enrichment curriculum activities.

• Supervise and manage approximately 10–20 transitional kindergarten to fifth grade students in our programs.
• Create and plan enrichment curriculum activities and lesson plans that support student learning, incorporating social‑emotional learning competency skills.
• Supervise daily academic support, tutoring, enrichment, and recreational curriculum activities and lessons in the afterschool program.
• Provide supervision during supper/snack and recess time.
• Provide strong systems and structures for students to transition between each component of the program.
• Create, follow up and be consistent with behavioral management plans for whole group and individual students.
• Develop and encourage consistent study habits/routine.
• Provide a positive mentor/role model relationship to TK‑5th grade school‑aged children in conjunction with program/agency goals.
• Create ongoing communication with site staff, teachers, and parents regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Support and build relationships with parents, teachers, site staff, and program participants.
• Support in creating a positive and safe environment for all program participants.
• Provide supervision during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist in the supervision of any youth, high school or adult volunteer, or program intern.
• Maintain ongoing communication with direct supervisor, program manager, and program director in a timely manner.
• Ensure student attendance and report assignments are completed as directed by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all required agency and program related training and team meetings.
• Participate in restorative circles and/or care team meetings if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• AA degree preferred but must have completed a minimum of 48 college units or passed an Instructional Aide Exam.
• Passion to work with young people ages 5 and up from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess sense of humor, creativity, and patience.
• Knowledge of the youth development framework and practices and at least one year of experience planning and facilitating academic, enrichment, recreational, and social‑emotional learning curriculum activities for school‑aged children.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Experience working with diverse youth and families is a plus.
• Ability to develop, implement, and organize programs and special events.
• Possess good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to model professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and positive character for staff and participants.
• Bilingual/bicultural in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is preferred.
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday, in‑person.
• Able to lift or move at least 25 lbs.

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state, or local law, including on the basis of the intersection of two or more protected characteristics, also known as intersectional discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.