Education Director – Live Oak Clubhouse

Supervisor: Clubhouse Director
Status: Full Time
Location: Live Oak Clubhouse
Compensation: $19 – $22 / hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; 401k with employer match; paid time off; access to free afterschool and out-of-school programs for your child(ren)

Job Overview

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We currently serve more than 1,500 youth per year across our three clubhouse locations in Downtown Santa Cruz, Live Oak, and Scotts Valley.

The Education Director is responsible for the overall management, planning, coordination, and implementation of dynamic high-yield learning activities and programs within the Learning Center. This involves designing and delivering programs, activities, and events using BGCA’s five key elements of high-quality programming, while ensuring a positive experience for all participants. These include running daily after-school and summer programming that utilizes Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Brain Gain, Power Hour, and Project Learn curricula, as well as any additional programs based on the needs and interests of youth in our community.

Key Responsibilities

Program Managment:

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive educational support program for youth ages 6-18, using a range of high-yield learning activities and curricula. Programs, activities, and events should align with BGCA’s Brain Gain, Power Hour, and Project Learn curricula, with the goal of supporting academic success and good character and citizenship for our youth members.
• Ensure that programs are inclusive and reflective of youth of all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastically promote program participation, and implement monthly events/celebrations/lessons of a wide range of cultural holidays and traditions.
• Programs, activities, and events should be developmentally appropriate and be grounded in the outcome-driven club experience.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for all youth. Implement strategies to enhance participant retention and satisfaction.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. This includes ensuring the safety of members at all times, delivering high-quality programs, and maintaining a clean and safe program space at all times.
• Maintain Learning Center supplies and equipment, ensuring that all materials are used safely and appropriately. Monitor program expenditures within the monthly department budget, and recommend requisitions of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate educational programming into overall Club activities and special events.
• Promote and market academic success programs to Club members and local families via assembly, announcements, bulletin boards, flyers, online outreach, and posted schedules. Update and maintain bulletin boards to be informative and attractive.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of work experience in a youth-serving organization or school at a professional level, planning and implementing activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively plan, coordinate, organize, implement, and evaluate a wide range of quality academic programs for youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other programs/organizations, partners, and/or contractors to deliver quality programs to Club members and potential members.
• Experience working with children and knowledge of youth development. Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior challenges.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with parents, community partners, and members of the general public.
• Proficiency in using software for scheduling, communication, and data recording
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications (training is available).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to problem solve and navigate unexpected situations.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Ability to work significant hours on their feet, including after school, evenings, and weekends.
• The Boys & Girls Clubs are often energetic, busy, and noisy environments. The Education Director will regularly work in this type of dynamic atmosphere.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your passion and skills, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@boysandgirlsclub.info or apply directly through our really listing by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.