Title: Youth Development Professional - TK and Kinder (YDP-TK/K)

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Location: Garfield Elementary, 1350 Aurora Drive, San Leandro

Department: Programming

Reports to: Kinder Care Coordinator

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $20-$25/hr

Note: This role follows the school year calendar and does not include hours during academic breaks. Summer Camp work may be available based on program needs and availability.

Position Overview:

As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a nurturing, playful, and engaging after-school environment where young children can explore, grow, and build confidence. Through hands‑on activities, guided play, and positive reinforcement, you’ll support their early learning, social-emotional development, and foundational skills in a way that feels fun and exciting.

This role directly contributes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro by fostering a safe and enriching space that promotes curiosity, creativity, and positive relationships.



What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in early childhood development, work with a diverse and supportive team, and make a lasting impact during one of the most critical stages of a child’s growth.

Essential Functions:
- Engaged Supervision – Maintain constant supervision and create a secure, nurturing environment where young children feel safe, comforted, and supported as they explore and grow.
- Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead interactive, play‑based learning experiences that encourage language development, sensory exploration, motor skills, and social‑emotional growth.
- Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver hands‑on, developmentally appropriate activities that build early literacy, math concepts, problem‑solving skills, and self‑regulation, adapting based on individual needs and interests.
- Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish predi

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