BASECAMP Group Leader

Organization Overview 

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities. 

Position Summary 

Our BASECAMP Group Leaders provide educational, enrichment, and social emotional support for 90 school-age children. If you are passionate about providing engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning and enrichment opportunities for school-age children, this could be a great opportunity for you! This position is part-time through the school year and  a full-time position during the summer, and reports to the BASECAMP Program Manager. 

What You’ll Do 

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learner-centered environment 

• Plan, modify and deliver daily lessons aligned with the Desired Results Developmental Profile School-Age©(DRDP) assessment 

• Complete weekly developmental observations of each child using DRDP criteria 

• Collaborate with other group leaders to co-facilitate lesson plans and engaging materials 

• Incorporate academic content and skill development that contributes to participants’ school-based learning and helps address the achievement gap 

• Participate in off-site field trips to expand participants’ experience and access to learning

• Facilitate and co-facilitate and support lessons with outside specialists and partnership programs 

• Support participants’ social and emotional development and provide positive guidance 

• Use age-appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children 

• Follow all program policies and procedures, including security check out using Learning Genie  

• Incorporate exercise and physical activities to promote health and well-being

• Build intentional and meaningful relationships with and among children 

Qualifications 

• 2 years of experience working with school-age children in an out-of-school time setting preferred

• Knowledge and experience in youth development program and principles

• Experience supervising and leading field trips, utilizing public transportation 

• Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate effectively with school-age children

• Ability to connect with camp participants genuinely and with positive reinforcement 

• Ability to motivate and spark curiosity and a joy of learning among camp participants

• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with peers, families, and partners 

• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 20 lbs 

• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR) 

• A deep commitment to aligning all our program practices to FACES values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders 

• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission

• A sense of humor! We believe that joy and justice go hand in hand! 

Commitment: Program Leaders will commit to work Monday-Friday; 25 hours per week 12:30pm-5:30pm. During the summer the position is full time.        

What We Offer 

• Hourly seasonal pay rate of $27.00-34.20 based on experience and qualifications

• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact within a collaborative and innovative environment

• Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents

• Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s) and a day off for your birthday!

• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary

• A chance to positively impact the lives of families and their young children

• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

FACES SF is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES SF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.