Youth Development Professional (After-School) - Elementary
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Position Details
Youth Development Professional (After-School) - Elementary
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Location: Corvallis Elementary (SLZUSD) - San Leandro, CA
Department: Programming
Reports to: Program Manager
Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site
Overview
As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a nurturing, playful, and engaging after-school environment where young children can explore, grow, and build confidence. Through hands-on activities, guided play, and positive reinforcement, you’ll support their early learning, social-emotional development, and foundational skills in a way that feels fun and exciting. This role directly contributes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro by fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships.
About Boys & Girls Clubs Of San Leandro
For more than 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) has proudly served as the leading provider of youth services in San Leandro and surrounding communities. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential in a safe, positive, and engaging environment. When school is out, Clubs are in! BGCSL offers a wide range of programs for youth ages 4 to 18, including after-school programs, school break day camps, summer camps, and more. We take pride in providing supportive spaces where our youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Today, BGCSL serves more than 5,000 youth across 25 Clubs, including 24 school-based Clubs in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, and Union City, and our dedicated Teen Clubhouse.
Why Work with Us
At BGCSL, we do whatever it takes to build Great Futures—and our team is the driving force behind our impact. When you join BGCSL, you’re not just stepping into a job—you’re joining a nationwide movement. Great futures start with you, and here, you have the power to shape young lives while growing your career. Whether you're looking for meaningful work, valuable hands-on experience, or a fun and supportive team, we’ve got you covered! BGCSL provides competitive compensation and benefits, invests in your success through training and professional development, and creates opportunities to have a meaningful impact on our youth and our community every day. Join BGCSL to unlock your potential and enjoy a range of benefits that make your work experience rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.
Position Overview
As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a nurturing, playful, and engaging after-school environment where young children can explore, grow, and build confidence. Through hands-on activities, guided play, and positive reinforcement, you’ll support their early learning, social-emotional development, and foundational skills in a way that feels fun and exciting. This role directly contributes to BGCSL by fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood development, work with a diverse and supportive team, and make a lasting impact during one of the most critical stages of a child’s growth.
Our Values In Action
Transformative Leadership: We aspire to transform possibilities into probabilities. In this role, support both students and colleagues with a team-first mindset, fostering a collaborative and positive environment that nurtures young learners.
Resilience: Maintain a growth mindset, flexibility, and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities. Create a nurturing environment, set clear expectations, and support young children as they learn to manage big emotions and new routines.
Youth Centered Approach: Prioritize the safety, well-being, and development of every club member. Build strong relationships by understanding each child’s interests and incorporating their voices into programming.
Essential Functions
Engaged Supervision – Maintain constant supervision and create a secure, nurturing environment where young children feel safe, comforted, and supported as they explore and grow.
Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead interactive, play-based learning experiences that encourage language development, sensory exploration, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver developmentally appropriate activities that build early literacy, math concepts, problem-solving skills, and self-regulation, adapting based on individual needs and interests.
Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish predictable routines, model positive behavior, and use proactive strategies to guide social skills, emotional expression, and conflict resolution.
Build Positive Relationships – Foster trust and attachment by offering warmth, encouragement, and individualized attention that supports children’s emotional security and confidence.
Manage Daily Operations – Oversee transitions between activities, snack time, rest periods, toileting needs, and play, ensuring a structured yet flexible routine that supports young children’s development.
Collaborate with Your Team – Work closely with colleagues to share observations, adjust strategies, and create a cohesive, developmentally supportive environment.
Be Flexible and Support Where Needed – Step in to assist with various needs, including comforting children, modifying activities, or adjusting the day’s structure to ensure a positive and enriching experience.
BGCSL Competencies
Commitment to Safety & Quality
Accountability and Integrity
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Communication & Listening
Cultural Competency
Leadership
Teamwork
Financial Stewardship
Results Orientation
Change Management & Adaptability
Requirements
Required:
No prior experience required—this is an entry-level role with hands-on training provided.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing transitions, playtime, and structured learning with flexibility and patience.
High emotional intelligence and integrity, with a deep understanding of how to support early social-emotional development.
Ability to connect authentically with young children, building trust through warmth, consistency, and engaging interactions.
Extreme patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure, especially when helping children navigate big emotions, social conflicts, or new experiences.
Preferred:
Multi-conversational language skills are a HUGE plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).
Candidates with education, coursework, or experience in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields will be given preference.
Work Environment
Youth Development Professional – TK and Kinder will work primarily in a school-based site at the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro. This role may occasionally require flexibility to accommodate organizational events or deadlines.
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Rarely work in high, precarious places (playground equipment height)
Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office environment including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses. Negative TB screen required).
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds (with support, a child that has fallen)
Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for communication
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary: $20-$25/hr
About the company
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
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Youth Development Professional (After-School) - Elementary
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Location: Corvallis Elementary (SLZUSD) - San Leandro, CA
Department: Programming
Reports to: Program Manager
Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site
Overview
As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a nurturing, playful, and engaging after-school environment where young children can explore, grow, and build confidence. Through hands-on activities, guided play, and positive reinforcement, you’ll support their early learning, social-emotional development, and foundational skills in a way that feels fun and exciting. This role directly contributes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro by fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships.
About Boys & Girls Clubs Of San Leandro
For more than 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) has proudly served as the leading provider of youth services in San Leandro and surrounding communities. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential in a safe, positive, and engaging environment. When school is out, Clubs are in! BGCSL offers a wide range of programs for youth ages 4 to 18, including after-school programs, school break day camps, summer camps, and more. We take pride in providing supportive spaces where our youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Today, BGCSL serves more than 5,000 youth across 25 Clubs, including 24 school-based Clubs in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, and Union City, and our dedicated Teen Clubhouse.
Why Work with Us
At BGCSL, we do whatever it takes to build Great Futures—and our team is the driving force behind our impact. When you join BGCSL, you’re not just stepping into a job—you’re joining a nationwide movement. Great futures start with you, and here, you have the power to shape young lives while growing your career. Whether you're looking for meaningful work, valuable hands-on experience, or a fun and supportive team, we’ve got you covered! BGCSL provides competitive compensation and benefits, invests in your success through training and professional development, and creates opportunities to have a meaningful impact on our youth and our community every day. Join BGCSL to unlock your potential and enjoy a range of benefits that make your work experience rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.
Position Overview
As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a nurturing, playful, and engaging after-school environment where young children can explore, grow, and build confidence. Through hands-on activities, guided play, and positive reinforcement, you’ll support their early learning, social-emotional development, and foundational skills in a way that feels fun and exciting. This role directly contributes to BGCSL by fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood development, work with a diverse and supportive team, and make a lasting impact during one of the most critical stages of a child’s growth.
Our Values In Action
Transformative Leadership: We aspire to transform possibilities into probabilities. In this role, support both students and colleagues with a team-first mindset, fostering a collaborative and positive environment that nurtures young learners.
Resilience: Maintain a growth mindset, flexibility, and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities. Create a nurturing environment, set clear expectations, and support young children as they learn to manage big emotions and new routines.
Youth Centered Approach: Prioritize the safety, well-being, and development of every club member. Build strong relationships by understanding each child’s interests and incorporating their voices into programming.
Essential Functions
Engaged Supervision – Maintain constant supervision and create a secure, nurturing environment where young children feel safe, comforted, and supported as they explore and grow.
Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead interactive, play-based learning experiences that encourage language development, sensory exploration, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver developmentally appropriate activities that build early literacy, math concepts, problem-solving skills, and self-regulation, adapting based on individual needs and interests.
Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish predictable routines, model positive behavior, and use proactive strategies to guide social skills, emotional expression, and conflict resolution.
Build Positive Relationships – Foster trust and attachment by offering warmth, encouragement, and individualized attention that supports children’s emotional security and confidence.
Manage Daily Operations – Oversee transitions between activities, snack time, rest periods, toileting needs, and play, ensuring a structured yet flexible routine that supports young children’s development.
Collaborate with Your Team – Work closely with colleagues to share observations, adjust strategies, and create a cohesive, developmentally supportive environment.
Be Flexible and Support Where Needed – Step in to assist with various needs, including comforting children, modifying activities, or adjusting the day’s structure to ensure a positive and enriching experience.
BGCSL Competencies
Commitment to Safety & Quality
Accountability and Integrity
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Communication & Listening
Cultural Competency
Leadership
Teamwork
Financial Stewardship
Results Orientation
Change Management & Adaptability
Requirements
Required:
No prior experience required—this is an entry-level role with hands-on training provided.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing transitions, playtime, and structured learning with flexibility and patience.
High emotional intelligence and integrity, with a deep understanding of how to support early social-emotional development.
Ability to connect authentically with young children, building trust through warmth, consistency, and engaging interactions.
Extreme patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure, especially when helping children navigate big emotions, social conflicts, or new experiences.
Preferred:
Multi-conversational language skills are a HUGE plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).
Candidates with education, coursework, or experience in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields will be given preference.
Work Environment
Youth Development Professional – TK and Kinder will work primarily in a school-based site at the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro. This role may occasionally require flexibility to accommodate organizational events or deadlines.
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Rarely work in high, precarious places (playground equipment height)
Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office environment including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses. Negative TB screen required).
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds (with support, a child that has fallen)
Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for communication
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary: $20-$25/hr
About the company
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Be vigilant about potential scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent activities, and seek credible sources or reviews to assess the trustworthiness of the company. Remember, your personal and financial security is paramount, and taking preventive measures is crucial to safeguarding your information from potential risks and unauthorized use. SupportFinity is not responsible for any consequences that may arise from disclosing such information to unauthorized or fraudulent entities.
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