Education Director

Description

Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high-quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Clubhouse team, a school-based team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

The Education Director provides leadership for the Club for all academic programs and initiatives for youth ages 6-18. The Director has general responsibility for the Learning Center and is directly responsible to the Clubhouse Director. The Director shall plan, organize, direct and control the program and maintenance of the Education Department within the policies of the organization. The Director shall assume accountability for the results in achieving the outlined goals and objectives of the Education Program.

This position is full time (40 hours weekly: summer 9:30am - 5:30pm, school year 11:00am - 7:00pm) supporting a specific Clubhouse per the job posting. This position is benefits eligible.

KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES)

Education Department Duties (70%)

• Serve as a leader and resource for all Club staff and members in academics and educational programs.
• Plan, organize, and conduct educational programs, including homework help, tutoring, literacy, STEM and academic mentoring.
• Maintains solid partnerships with schools where Club members attend to create channels of communication to better serve the youth academically.
• Manage partnerships with Elementary Schools that provide programs or resources for youth, including Literacy, STEM, and tutoring partners.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to get new youth to participate in the education program.
• Collaborate to develop programs and strategies to support members and families during key educational transitions.
• Promote and stimulate membership in the department ensuring that every Club member participates in Learning Center activities.
• Understand and communicate the importance of completing high school and developing a career path that strongly encourages college enrollment.
• Work with paid and volunteer tutors and students to participate in an ongoing academic development.
• Develop educational programs that are engaging and age appropriate for all members.
• Provide an environment that promotes creativity and exploration through learning.
• Direct and supervise department activities and all part time staff and/or volunteers assigned.

Day to Day Duties (30%)

• Make daily statistical reports to the Clubhouse Leadership.
• Attend all meetings and conferences/training as required.
• Assist with any fundraising projects conducted by the Club and assist with all Club-wide special events.
• At all times maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of the high standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years classroom teaching experience in traditional or non-traditional settings.
• Strong classroom management/discipline skills.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience working with school systems including educational advocacy.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with youth in grades 1st-12th grade.
• Ability to develop and implement organized educational programs and services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Class B license for operation of motor vehicles in order to transport youth members within 90 days of employment.
• Red Cross first aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
  

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of current educational trends in after school programming.
• Knowledge of current trends in evaluation and measurement.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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