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Program Specialist (Middle School: Academic Tutor/Behavioral Coach)

San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jun 2025

💰 $56,000/yr($50,000/yr – $56,000/yr)

About the role

JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Specialist (Middle School: Academic Tutor/Behavioral Coach)
Salary: $25 - $28/per hour, plus excellent benefits
Reports to: Beacon Director
Status: 40 hrs/ week, non-exempt

Position Description:
Under the direction of the Beacon Director, the Program Specialist (Academic Tutor/Behavioral Coach) is responsible for providing academic tutoring, educational support and behavioral coaching to youth during the school day and in after school programs. The position is responsible for tutoring high school students in core academic classes such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies, etc. The position may also support a variety of enrichment activities as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide one-on-one and group academic tutoring in core subject areas and behavioral coaching to students.
Collaborate and coordinate with school day teachers, counselors, and after school staff to identify high needs students who need educational support.
Provide 1:1 light case management to students who need social emotional learning and behavioral health support.
Provide training and support to high school volunteer tutors as needed.
Create incentive plans to encourage student engagement and retention.
Develop and support a variety of skill building and project based learning activities for youth as needed.
Support outreach and marketing strategies to recruit and retain youth in afterschool and summer programs.
Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for program participants including assisting with classroom and behavior management, resolving and mediating conflicts using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries, etc.
Work collaboratively with the school leadership team, community partners, and faculty to design and align programs to support the school’s goals for student development, academic achievement, social and emotional learning.
Make contact with parents/caregivers in a professional and consistent manner to advise parents on youths' progress and challenges.
Work with school faculty and parents/guardians to maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships/climate between school and families.
Assist with data collection and produce programmatic reports as requested by funders and supervisor.
Assist with administering and collecting evaluation data as required by funders and for continuous program improvement.
Participate in regular staff meetings and att