Academic Liaison

Program Alignment & Planning:

• Align ASP academic goals with school-day objectives, implementing ExCEL’s Theory of Action to support students' academic success and socio-emotional growth.

• Collaborate with the ASP Site Coordinator and school leadership to develop and monitor the ASP Quality Action Plan and cohesive operations. Academic Liaison Job Description.

• Use student data to plan and implement ASP academic components, including individual or small group interventions, differentiated homework support, and tutoring programs.

Professional Development & Staff Support:

• Provide professional development and coaching for ASP staff, including training sessions, specialized development, and leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). 

• Support planning and execution of professional development days on non-school days.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Act as a communication bridge between school-day and ASP staff to promote shared goals and best practices.

Direct Student Support:

• Provide direct tutoring sessions in individual or group formats to students based on site needs. 

Administrative Duties:

• Attend mandatory staff meetings, training sessions, and ExCEL meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older. 

• Currently employed as a credentialed staff member at the school site or approved by the Site Principal and Coordinator. 

• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and collaboration skills. 

• Clear understanding of school site goals and priorities. 

• Proven experience implementing school-wide strategies. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational setting.

• Highly motivated to provide quality after-school opportunities. 

• Comfortable leading academic support and enrichment activities for youth. 

• Availability for at least 170 hours during ASP hours (varies by site). 

• TB clearance within the last two years.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian or another language.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Academic Liaison works primarily in a school setting, including classrooms, offices, and shared spaces, with occasional outdoor activities. The role involves frequent interaction with students and staff, standing or walking for extended periods, lifting materials up to 25 pounds, and using standard office and classroom equipment. Work conditions may vary depending on site needs.

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.

• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.

• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.

• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

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