Individualized Afterschool Program Assistant

Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — Beacon at Malcolm X Academy
San Francisco, CA | Part-time (25 hrs/wk during school year) | In-person
$23.50 – $25.00 / hour | Benefits Eligible

Why This Role Matters

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. 

What You’ll Do

The Individualized Afterschool Program Assistant provides dedicated, 1-on-1 and small-group support to youth with special needs, disabilities, or unique learning styles. Based at the Beacon at Malcolm X Academy, this role ensures members with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) can safely and fully access high-quality out-of-school time activities through modified materials, behavioral management, and direct personal assistance.

• Individualized Youth Support & Program Adaptation
  
  • Modify, prepare, and explain program activities to support youth with special needs according to their school IEP goals.
    
  • Assist assigned youth with personal needs as required (e.g., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting support).
    
  • Develop alternative communication supports (visual schedules, communication devices) and operate needed audio-visual equipment.
    
  • Lead behavioral management interventions, support positive prevention strategies, and assist in maintaining a safe, structured program environment.
    
• Documentation, Operations & Safety
  
  • Maintain accurate grant, internal compliance, and assessment records for supported youth.
    
  • Monitor program spaces and restrooms alongside Club staff in alignment with organizational safety rules.
    
  • Render first aid when necessary and immediately report incidents, injuries, or discipline concerns to the Beacon Site Director.
    

What You Bring

Required

• Associate degree or higher OR 48+ college units with a high school diploma
• Experience working with TK–5th grade youth (ages 3–11) in a youth development setting
• Competency supporting youth designated as mild/moderately impaired by an IEP
• Strong positive behavior management, communication, and emergency response skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters and navigate high-paced environments with distractions
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
• SFUSD Special Education Paraeducator restraint training (within 90 days of employment)
  

Preferred

• Passed CBEST or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields
• Bilingual fluency
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a 10-passenger vehicle
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively.
• Must be able to stoop and crouch.
• Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.
  

Why BGCSF

• Comprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions
• 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service 
• Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support 
• Education Assistance 
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Mandatory summer + winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
• Professional Development Opportunities
  

Compensation

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 $23.50 - $25.00 per hour. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the hiring process, BGCSF requires candidates to complete LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

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. The organization has the discretion to relocate or reassign a person as needed.