Instructional Support Staff (Bilingual: English/Spanish) (San Mateo) at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula

<p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">POSITION</span></strong><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Instructional Support Staff (Bilingual: English/Spanish)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>OUR MISSION</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>OUR VISION</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>OUR CORE VALUES</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,000 TK-College students across 29 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>POSITION OVERVIEW</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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 at least 3 days every week during the school year in one of our Daly City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, or South San Francisco sites. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context. &nbsp; </span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>ROLES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Manage (either as a co-lead or primary lead) a classroom of approximately 10-20 students per 1 staff</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead students through academic activities</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Adapt lesson plans for delivering enrichment classes and clubs (art, cooking, STEM, fitness, etc.)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct life skills and team-building activities&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Engage in weekly check-ins and participate in staff meetings</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in supporting special events and field trips&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend trainings and professional development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with TK-8 youth&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible navigating a fast-paced environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preferred one year of experience working with K-8 youth&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Spanish fluency is required</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Physical Requirements and Work Environment</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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, squatting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 80% walking &amp; standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>LOCATION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">San Mateo, CA&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <ul> <li>Onboarding Dates (must attend&nbsp;<strong>one</strong>):&nbsp; <ul> <li>Dates:<strong>&nbsp;July 28th or July 29th&nbsp;</strong>(8:00 am - 5:00 pm)</li> <li>Location:&nbsp;<strong>Menlo Park Clubhouse</strong>&nbsp;(401 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025)&nbsp;</li> <li>Date:&nbsp;<strong>July 30th&nbsp;</strong>(8:00 am - 5:00 pm)</li> <li>Location:&nbsp;<strong>Orange Avenue Clubhouse&nbsp;</strong>(840 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080)&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>BE GREAT Training Dates:&nbsp;<strong>Monday, August 3rd, - Friday, August 7th&nbsp;</strong>(9:00 am - 5:00 pm) <ul> <li>Location:&nbsp;<strong>Cañada College&nbsp;</strong>(4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>WORK SCHEDULE</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">12-19 hours per week&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Three to four days a week, Monday through Friday&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hours vary by site:&nbsp;</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generally 1:30pm to 6:30pm (Exception: either Wednesday or Thursday 12:30pm to 6:30pm)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Starting time for TK/K may be earlier&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employment Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pay Range: $22-$25 hr, depending on experience (DOE)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you work less than 30 hours per week, you are not eligible for benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.</em></span></p></div>