Position: Summer Program Instructor
Reports to: Program Assistant Manager
Salary: $13-16/ hour
Work schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday- Friday
Organization Description: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center (TEL HI) is a nonprofit organization which provides services and advocacy for residents of San Francisco. Focusing on low-moderate income children, youth, families, and seniors, TEL HI creates and strengthens community bonds, provides health and wellness programs, and broadens educational and cultural experiences. With its diverse array of program services in multiple locations, TEL HI serves over 700 people each day.
Beacon Center: The mission of the North Beach-Chinatown Beacon Center at Francisco Middle School (FMS) is to provide youth, families, and community members with a safe and engaging space, offering academic support, enrichment, recreational, employment, and youth development opportunities. Activities and services are offered during the school day, after school, evenings, and weekends throughout the year at FMS, TEL HI, Galileo High School, and North Beach Place.
Position Description: This is a Summer Program Instructor position for Beacon’s Summer Camp program at Francisco Middle School. Summer Program Instructors are responsible for the daily facilitation of clubs, field trips and activities for children entering 6th– 8th grades enrolled in the Beacon Summer Camp program.
Position Requirements: Qualified applicants must have an interest and experience working with underrepresented youth in San Francisco and a passion for enriching the lives of youth in our community. A minimum of two years of experience working with teenagers in a school and/or community-based setting is preferred. Experience in afterschool programming and facilitation with teens is a plus. The candidate should be able to problem-solve, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and well-developed organizational skills. They should have the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when necessary. The candidate should also have the ability to work as a contributing team member and to work independently. Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and internet based research is required. Report writing experience is a plus. People of color are encouraged to apply.
Clearance is required from the CA Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index. The candidate must also provide a TB screening.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day operations of Beacon Programs, including Community Building, Field Trip learning excursions and curriculum development
- Establish and maintain a positive and safe environment for program participants including assisting with classroom management and behavior guidance.
- Plan and facilitate activities including summer camp workshops and clubs for youth; incorporate California Core Content Standards within all program activities
- Maintain all necessary attendance and paperwork tracking as needed for CMS and EMS database.
- Increase visibility of program activities through flyer design, marketing, and outreach
- Encourage involvement in program activities by building positive relationships with youth and their families
- Participate in regular staff meetings and on-going training opportunities as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program space.
- Assist Administrators and Staff as needed
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor
Interested applicants should e-mail a job-specific cover letter and resume to:
Ed Cheveres, Beacon Program Manager
ECheveres@telhi.org
415-398-5015
