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
The Linked Day Program leader is responsible for cultivating a positive and mutually beneficial school day and after school program partnership through intentional work during structured and unstructured times of the school day. The Linked Day Program is an academic support program intended to serve the needs of our schools lowest performing students and English Learners by providing literacy interventions during the school day and support them in making significant gains in reading, writing, and math throughout the year. Additionally, we aim to support these students during the after school hours. During after school time, the Linked Day leader is responsible for running a classroom of approximately 20 students during enrichment and homework time. The Academic Intervention Linked Day program leader works in consultation with the instructional leadership of the school to achieve these goals.
After School Program dates: must be available to work August 19, 2024 – June 4, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Associate’s degree or higher, or High School diploma/equivalent, and any of following: passed the District Instructional Aide Exam, CA Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST), or completed 48 college units verified by transcript
- Must be highly motivated to provide quality After School opportunities to youth
- Knowledge or expertise in youth development
- Must be available daily Monday through Friday during school day and after school program hours (9:30 am-6:00 pm, shifts may vary, up to 40 hours/week)
- Experience working with elementary or middle school students
- YMCA approved CPR and First Aid Certification (training available upon hire)
- Fingerprint background check clearance
- TB Test clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with teaching credential
- Experience with EPs, SSTs, 504s and all other interventions and accommodation plans
- Knowledge of San Francisco Unified School district reading and writing assessments and curriculum
- Interest in pursuing a career in primary and/or secondary education
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or other languages
- Connections in the local San Francisco community
FOR NEW APPLICATIONS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
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