Careers with a Cause

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job-we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

About the Job

Power Scholars Academy (PSA) is a summer learning loss prevention and academic intervention program. We support scholars from all over San Francisco and San Mateo County in developing their academic foundation, as well as social emotional and critical thinking skills. Over the course of the summer, scholars spend 3 hours per day, four days per week with credentialed teachers reviewing math and literacy concepts to help catch them up to grade level and prepare them for the year ahead.

Power Scholars Academy Teachers are responsible for implementing curriculum for K-8th grade students, working closely with assistant program leaders to ensure scholar and family engagement, and communicating with families around scholar progress and supports.

Power Scholars Academy programming is scheduled for June 2024 - July 2024, though dates vary slightly by program. Training begins May 2024. Trainings will be aligned with program specific and individualized training needs. Additional trainings such as CPR and Child Abuse Prevention are required.

Buchanan YMCA is hosting Power Scholars Academy at Rosa Parks Elementary School - 1501 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential is required.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school with K-8th grade
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Desire to work with K-8th grade scholars and their families in under-resourced communities.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence scholars, staff, & families.
• Ability to use multiple approaches to engage scholars and families on virtual platforms and through phone calls.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
• Curriculum specific requirements (e.g. science/math background for STEM).
• Love and respect for children.
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
• Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values.
• Fingerprint background check clearance.
• TB test clearance for programs on school sites.
• Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential required.
• At least 3-5 years working in an urban public school with elementary school children, preferably at the host school.
• State certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with various stakeholders, including scholars, families, and Power Scholars Academy and district colleagues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students across subject areas (ELA and math).
• Content area expertise in ELA, math, or both.
• Ability to identify staff learning needs, and design and deliver appropriate individualized or group professional development and coaching to meet needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform student groupings and differentiate instruction.
• Strong working knowledge of instructional shifts necessary for alignment to the Common Core State Standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust and adapt instructional strategies swiftly given the short duration of summer programs (4 – 6 weeks).
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Previous relevant experience designing and delivering individualized and group professional development.
• Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction.
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
• Love and respect for children.
• Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values.
• Fingerprint background check clearance.
• TB test clearance for programs on school sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

We offer the following benefits: