Fall Youth Development Professional (After School) - TK & Kinder
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-site · San Leandro, California, United States
Job Summary
Youth Development Professional – TK and Kinder role at McKinley Elementary School delivers after-school, play-based learning to support early literacy, language development, and social-emotional growth. Responsibilities include supervising young children, leading engaging activities, adapting lessons to individual needs, maintaining a safe, structured environment, building positive relationships, coordinating transitions and meals/rest periods, and collaborating with colleagues to create a cohesive program. Requires CPR/First Aid certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days), strong communication, patience, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, school-based setting during the academic year. The role is part-time and on-site, aligned with the school calendar, with potential summer opportunities based on program needs. Educational requirements include a high school diploma with 48 college units or an associate/bachelor’s parity, or passing the district paraprofessional exam. Bilingual abilities and familiarity with trauma-informed approaches are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Patience, flexibility, and emotional intelligence with young children
- Safe, structured environment
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with transitions and play
- High emotional intelligence and integrity; support early social-emotional development
- Ability to connect authentically with young children
- Extreme patience and calmness under pressure
- Educational requirements: High school diploma + 48 college units OR High school diploma + Associate’s degree OR High school diploma + passing score on Paraeducator/Paraprofessional Exam
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