EXL Program Assistant (Sankofa Elementary)

Job Description: Minimum Qualifications Experience working with youth. Knowledge of basic elements of program development and implementation as well as curriculum concepts and materials pertinent to the after school program. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills and be able to work in a collaborative team environment. Ability to listen and communicate effectively. Knowledge of the social, personal and physical development of children and preadolescents. Desired Qualifications A degree from a Junior College with some educational as well as recreational background is desired. Bilingual is helpful at specific sites. Responsibilities Mentoring and providing support to 6-10 Recreation Specialists with day to day activities including program development and implementation. Work collaboratively to provide the highest quality academic, enrichment and health activities to the program participant. Create a safe and positive environment. Maintain ongoing communication and coordination between the school day and the CARES program. Assist in scheduling academic, recreation, enrichment and fitness activities/clubs including modeling appropriate classroom management and teaching strategies. Participate in agency and district trainings and meetings as required. Participate and assist with coordination of parent community outreach, with students and staff. About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.