Education Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages six to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character & community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Club team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

The Education Director provides leadership for the Club for all academic programs and initiatives for youth ages 6-18. The Director has general responsibility for the Learning Center and is directly responsible to the Clubhouse Director. The Director shall plan, organize, direct and control the program and maintenance of the Education Department within the policies of the organization. The Director shall assume accountability for the results in achieving the outlined goals and objectives of the Education Program.

This position is full time supporting a Columbia Park Clubhouse per the job posting. This position is benefits eligible.

KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES)

Education Department Duties (70%)

• Serve as a leader and resource for all Club staff and members in academics and educational programs.
• Plan, organize and conduct educational programs, including homework help, tutoring, literacy, STEM and academic mentoring.
• Maintains solid partnerships with schools where Club members attend to create channels of communication to better serve the youth academically.
• Manage partnerships with Elementary Schools that provide programs or resources for youth, including Literacy, STEM, and tutoring partners.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to get new youth to participate in the education program.
• Collaborate to develop programs and strategies to support members and families during key educational transitions.
• Promote and stimulate membership in the department ensuring that every Club member participates in some Learning Center activities. Understand and communicate the importance of completing high school and developing a career path that strongly encourages college enrollment.
• Work with paid and volunteer tutors and students to participate in an ongoing academic development.
• Develop educational programs that are engaging and age appropriate for all members.
• Provide an environment that promotes creativity and exploration through learning.
• Direct and supervise department activities and all part time staff and / or volunteers assigned.

Day to Day Duties (30%)

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Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependent on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid - level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $28.00 to $31.00 per hour.

DISCLAIMER :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Organization has the discretion to relocate or reassign a person as needed.