Program Leader - Balboa High School (Summer)

Company: Community Youth Center (CYC)
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 high school youth at CYC's Balboa After School Program. This includes designing curriculum and activities that incorporate skill building and project-based learning, ensuring they are fun and engaging for youth.
We are looking for multiple staff to teach one or more of the following specialized activities:

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• STEAM (e.g., coding, 3D printing, game design, robotics, video/music production)
  
• Arts (e.g., painting, drawing, crafting)
  
• Mixed Sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, flag football)
  
• Performing Arts (e.g., drama, voice, dance, backstage tech)
  
• Cooking, Gardening, Cultural Arts, and Exploration
  
• Academic Tutoring
  
• Career & College Awareness
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
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  • Develop, implement, and oversee skill-building and project-based learning activities for high school youth.
    
  • Provide academic tutoring and assist students with homework as needed.
    
  • Establish and maintain a positive, safe learning environment, including classroom management and conflict resolution using restorative practices.
    
  • Create marketing strategies and promotional materials to recruit and retain youth.
    
  • Collaborate with school and CYC staff to coordinate cultural celebrations and culminating events that build community and celebrate youth achievements.
    
  • Work with school faculty and parents/guardians to maintain effective communication and positive relationships.
    
  • Assist with data collection and produce programmatic reports as needed.
    
  • Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities.
    
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared program spaces.
    
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
    
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    • Bachelor's degree preferred or at least 48 college units completed, or passing an Instructional Aide Exam.
      
    • Knowledge of youth development practices and experience planning and facilitating enrichment activities for youth.
      
    • 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 events.
      
    • Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
      
    • Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
      
    • Proficiency with technology (Google Docs & Sheets, MS Office, etc.).
      
    • Professionalism, responsibility, strong work ethic, and positive character.
      
    • Bilingual skills in Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog are a plus.
      
    • Ability to lift or move at least 25 lbs.
      
      CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without discrimination based on race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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