• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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