School Site Director - #9861751

POSITION

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 5,400 TK-College students across 29 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 School Site Director is responsible for overseeing a high-quality extended learning program for students. They will collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to ensure the program's success. As a member of the BGCP Site Leadership Team, the Site Director will provide input and feedback to ensure consistent implementation of the program. This role serves as a "second shift school principal" to support students' extended learning and promote school success.

• 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. Be comfortable with making and owning decisions with confidence.
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Ability to efficiently collaborate with site team and external partners towards common goals by breaking down barriers and fostering teamwork through effective project management and interpersonal skills
• Safety & Risk Management : Ability to implement safety protocols, in alignment with BGCP standards, to ensure the well-being of members, staff, volunteers, and guests. This includes emergency response planning and coordination, site access control, and policy adherence
• Supervision & Staff Development: Ability to recruit, train, and supervise program staff & volunteers. Providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure staff & volunteers are well-equipped to work with youth
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

Ensure Program Implementation & Fidelity

• Create and publish daily "deliverables" or tasks for staff to complete each day that contribute to the overall success of program
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly observation of staff during programming
• Create and publish site calendar and quarterly program schedules
• Create and enforce clear written expectations and standards of excellence for students and staff
  
  

Manage & Develop Site Team

• Facilitate weekly or bi-weekly 1v1 meetings with direct reports and instructional support staff (ISS) for assessing and evaluating performance, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary
• Advocate and find solutions for the needs and interests of the program students and staff
• Collaborate with instructional coach and associate director to determine weekly program goals and focuses
• Exemplify both professionalism and youth development behaviors to cultivate a positive culture for both staff and students.
  
  

Manage & Develop Site Systems

• Create and facilitate weekly staff meetings to ensure effective communication, collaborative problem-solving, and alignment with organizational goals, fostering a positive team culture and continuous improvement.
• Develop and train staff on the Site Plans (Safety Plan, Emergency Plan, etc.), aligned with partners
• Create and ensure the maintenance of site data management systems to maintain important student rosters – including Remind emergency contacts, authorized pick–up lists, unauthorized pick–up lists, student walker lists, etc.
• Complete monthly audits of data systems to ensure that the ASES & ELOP data is accurate across BGCP and District platforms (Rosters, Food/Snack Distribution etc.) etc.
• Create and maintain systems for budget management, materials inventories, emergency supplies, program materials purchases, and happyfox (internal) requests
• Create and enforce systems for caregiver communications
  
  

Manage School Partnerships

• Facilitate weekly or bi-weekly meetings with school leadership/community school coordinator
• Create opportunities for partners to engage with program (at least quarterly)
• Establish systems for sharing key information (enrollment, incident reports, annual action plans etc.) with school partners
• Collaborate with school partners to align on behavior management systems
  
  

Oversee Site Budgets

• Review budgets and expenses monthly/quarterly with regional leader
• Develop annual budgets with regional leader
• Review and approve staff hours (Trinet)
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision and working with K-8 youth
• B.S. degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
• A minimum of one-year successful experience in an educational environment
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
• Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment
• Preferred one year of experience working with K-8 youth
• Spanish fluency is a plus
  
  

LOCATION

Thomas R Pollicita Middle School, Daly City, CA

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday & Wednesday 9:30am-6:30pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10:00am-7:00pm

Salary & Benefits

• Employment Status: Full-Time Salary
• Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000, 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 salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure
  

ONBOARDING PROCESS

• BGCP will cover all onboarding process requirements
• Complete LiveScan and Checkr background check
• Undergo a TB test
• Participate in mandatory onboarding training sessions
  
  

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 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic 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 diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization, as we believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances the quality of our services.