After School Group Leader (BASECAMP)

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