Youth Program Leader; San Mateo

Our Mission

To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive.

All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning.

Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) is the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites. We offer high‑quality academic programs, enrichment activities, and mental health services.

The Youth Program Leader is responsible for leading a classroom and delivering safe and effective learning environments for students. This role serves students grades TK‑8 across multiple sites and reports to the Associate Site Director.

• Manage a classroom of approximately 10‑20 students per staff.
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance.
• Lead students through academic activities.
• Adapt lesson plans for enrichment classes and clubs.
• Conduct life skills and team‑building activities.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and BGCP leadership.
• Engage in weekly check‑ins and staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment.
• Support special events and field trips.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities.

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision; experience working with TK‑8 youth.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse youth communities.
• Strong communication and positive reinforcement skills.
• Flexibility in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: one year of experience working with TK‑8 youth.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; climbing; stooping, kneeling, bending. 20% sitting, 80% walking & standing. Noise level moderate to occasional.

San Mateo, CA (Sunnybrae Elementary School)

• 24‑29 hours per week.
• Five days a week, Monday through Friday.
• Typical hours: 1:30pm – 6:30pm (exceptions on Wednesdays).

• Part‑time, hourly: $22.00–$25.00 per hour (DOE).
• 401(k) retirement contributions.
• Live Scan fingerprinting, background check, TB evaluation required.

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 laws. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.