Creative Technology Lead (Instructor)

POSITION
Creative Technology Lead

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
We're seeking a creative, positive and self-driven new teammate to bring technology to life for our members. Our Creative Technology Lead, Clubhouse will manage all technology and tech programming that takes place at our Redwood City Clubhouse. This person will lead technology electives that are designed to introduce BGCP members to new technologies that inspire a love for learning and tech. Classes might range from introduction to coding (Scratch, Google’s CS First, Code.org), to design thinking (MacGyver/Design Tech), to video production, blogging, or photography. 

This position will also prepare youth for design competitions like Tech Challenge and the Lego League competition (robotics). You will also work closely with other BGCP staff to leverage their expertise in order to create curricula and provide instruction to youth that are engaging, challenging, and fun.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and source curriculum and design overall program that has high youth appeal and relevancy to both current and future tech trends Prep and plan for daily electives that have clear learning objectives.

• Lead daily technology electives for 9th-12th grade students

• Establish and uphold classroom agreements, behavioral management, and student incentive system.

• Create a positive classroom experience and learning community for youth.

• Work closely with other BGCP staff to ensure high quality instruction is delivered.

• In partnership with BGCP’s Head of Technology, manage and maintain all technology equipment at the Redwood City Clubhouse.

• Introduce new electives based on your own specific interests or skills.

• Manage signature tech-related projects and competitions.

• Support the technology/AV needs of BGCP special events, such as Youth of the Year.

• Develop a youth “media team” that supports all AV set-up at the club, and eventually develops into a content-development team to create audio and video projects for the growth of the students as well as to benefit the organization.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM or related field, or five years of relevant experience

• Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, and Sketchup

• Minimum of one-year successful experience as a teacher and/or administrator in an educational environment

• Knowledge of effective teaching methods and curriculum development and the ability to design programs to meet the learning needs of high school students

• Previous leadership experience within a youth development organization

• A demonstrated ability to coordinate, inspire, and motivate others

• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal

• Cultural humility and the desire to learn about the experiences of others

• Energy, leadership skills, strong initiative, ability to motivate through positive reinforcement

• Availability to work with some flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squating, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 80% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

LOCATION

Redwood City Clubhouse

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 8:00pm with occasional Saturdays

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

• Pay Range: $30-34/hr, depending on experience (DOE)

• 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

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

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.

Salary : $30 - $34