Job Description
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, and Equity
Organization Overview
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) is the largest expanded learning time organization in Silicon Valley, serving over 2,500 K-12 students at 13 sites in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. In neighborhoods where 1/3 of the youth drop out of high school, BGCP members learn the importance of education and become part of a community of learners, wanting and expecting to succeed in school. In three clubhouses and ten school sites, we implement proven social and academic interventions that most impact a child’s achievement in school and in life.
We are also excited to announce that we are joining forces with the two Boys & Girls Club chapters in the northern part of San Mateo County to serve students from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to help us fulfill our commitment to our community.
Position Overview: BGCP’s East Palo Alto Clubhouse runs summer programs for grades 9-12 designed to provide students with dynamic academic and enrichment activities to support and complement the school year curriculum and improve school outcomes and interest in learning. Drawing on best practices in youth development, staff members guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context. The Summer Cosmetology Instructor will help plan and execute a summer program for high school students. The instructor should engage them in a fun learning environment that taps into their interests in the field at various levels, from fun to potential career pathways. Spanish fluency is preferred. This position is for those who are available to work part-time, Monday-Thursday.
Employment Status: Seasonal, Part-Time, Hourly
Employment Dates:
- Training Dates: June 5th – June 9th
- Program Dates: June 20th – July 27th
- Training Days: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Program Days: Monday-Thursday, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM (some flexibility)
Location: East Palo Alto
- In partnership with site leadership, design a 6 week cosmetology course based in student interests, that balances the fun of the medium with deep learning and exposure to potential career pathways.
- Engage with students 4 days a week during summer program to teach and practice Cosmetology skills including: makeup application, hairstyling, color matching, etc.
- Prepare for an end-of-summer showcase wherein students publicly display their learning
- Communicate progress made as well as areas for improvement to other staff and parents
- Direct students towards and guide them in how to navigate additional resources as supplemental learning tools in Cosmetology, including post-secondary programs
- Help ensure all students, staff, and interns are following COVID-19 safety protocols
- Vaccinated against COVID (unless a religious or medical exception applies)
- Complete LiveScan background check
- Tuberculosis (TB) test
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Sexual Harassment Training
- Experience teaching Cosmetology, especially makeup application
- Awareness of current hair and makeup trends
- Fluency is Spanish is preferred
- Experience working with high school teens
- Ability to create a warm, engaging environment for young people
- Ability to teach using a growth mindset framing for lesson plans
- Clear communication skills when dealing with teens, staff, and parents