The posting
POSITION Associate School Site Director
OUR MISSION To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive
OUR VISION All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning
OUR CORE VALUES Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 7,000 TK-College students across 31 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Associate School Site Director is a key site-level leader responsible for delivering a high-quality expanded learning program for TK-5 students during the school year and summer. In partnership with site leadership, the Associate School Site Director oversees daily operations, supports staff development, and ensures program implementation aligns with BGCP standards and school-day priorities. The role focuses on driving strong daily execution, coaching and developing frontline staff, and building collaborative relationships with families and school partners to ensure a safe, engaging, and outcomes-driven environment for students.
Through consistent leadership and accountability, the Associate Site Director contributes to high program quality and strong student outcomes. The Associate School Site Director reports to the Site Director.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive Day-to-Day Program Operations
- Manage the logistical aspects of program day (maintain daily schedules)
- Communicate with students and caregivers regarding enrollment, attendance, and incident/accident reports as needed
Ensure Program Implementation & Fidelity
- Collaborate with site director to create and enforce clear expectations and standards of excellence for students and staff
- Collaborate with site director to create and enforce daily "deliverables" or tasks for staff to complete each day that contribute to the overall success of program
- Create system for turning in and reviewing staff lesson plans
Staff Coaching & Observation
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly observation of staff during programming
- Facilitate weekly or bi-weekly 1v1 meetings with YPLs for assessing and evaluating performance, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary
- Collaborate with instructional coach and site leader to determine weekly program goals and focuses
Team Motivation
- Create and maintain systems for staff recognition & celebration
- Collaborate with site leader to plan staff outings/socials
- Collaborate with site team to create member incentive & recognition system(s)
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience; 5 years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years of successful experience in an educational, expanded learning, or youth development setting
- Experience working with diverse youth populations and communities
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and develop staff through positive reinforcement and clear accountability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, school partners, and colleagues
- Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Spanish language proficiency preferred
Core Competencies
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively convey ideas clearly, listen actively to diverse perspectives, and adapt communication style to various audiences, both in verbal and written communication
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and solve problems effectively. It involves evaluating information, considering various perspectives, and making sound judgments that align with BGCP's mission and goals.
- Program Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide teams in delivering high-quality youth programs. It involves setting a clear vision, fostering a positive culture, modeling effective behaviors, and effectively managing staff & resources to achieve programmatic goals.
- Project Management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously to achieve specific goals within the program. It includes skills in setting objectives, managing resources, and ensuring timely completion.
- Supervision & Staff Development: Ability to effectively supervise program staff. Providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure staff are well-equipped to work with youth
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; and some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling. The role also requires significant fine finger dexterity and near vision acuity. The position may occasionally involve lifting or carrying objects up to 25 pounds. Generally, the job requires approximately 20% sitting and 80% walking or standing. The work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.
LOCATION
Redwood City, CA
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt
- Pay Range: $72,384 - $75,000, depending on experience (DOE)
- Health Benefits:
- Full-Time Employees: BGCP covers 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums; 50% for dependents
- Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers contributions to the 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits
- Sick Time: Full-time employees are front-loaded 40 hours of paid sick time annually
- Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure
As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.
Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.
