Instructional Support Staff (East Palo Alto/Menlo Park)

POSITION
Instructional Support Staff

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 Instructional Support Staff role is responsible for supporting and/or leading classrooms to deliver safe and effective learning environments for students through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role will provide you with valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (TK-8). This role reports to the Associate Site Director and is for those who are available to work 4 days every week during the school year at one of our East Palo Alto or Menlo Park sites. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context.  

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage (either as a co-lead or primary lead) 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 trainings and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

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 K-8 youth  
• Spanish fluency is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squating, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job 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.

LOCATION 

• East Palo Alto & Menlo Park 

WORK SCHEDULE

• 19 hours per week 
• Monday, Tuesday Thursday OR Friday 
  • 2:00pm - 6:15pm
• Wednesday
  • 12:15pm - 6:15pm
• Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings

COMPENSATION & BENEFIT