Longfellow Safety & Support

SAFETY AND SUPPORT

Job Description

Hours: Up to 25 hours/ per week

Pay: Starts at $23.50-$26.00 per hour depending on experience

Dates: August 10 2026 to June 02 2027

Location: Longfellow Elementary

Deadline: Open until filled.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Since 1971 Jamestown Community Center has been providing learning opportunities and safe spaces for low-income youth in San Franciscos Mission District. Our youth represent the low-income racially and ethnically diverse community in which they live and attend school. Our strategy is to serve a core group of neighborhood youth through multiple high-impact programs as they grow with a full range designed to help them transition from children into confident young adults.

Programs include arts instruction academic tutoring sports leadership development employment counseling and parent programs. Throughout these programs Jamestown aims to provide all participants with the highest-quality youth development experience. This approach builds young peoples resilience as they face their daily challenges and supports their natural inclination to pursue their own growth into healthy productive young adults. Our work focuses on the innate assets of youth to develop their leadership and ability to challenge discrimination and oppression and to bring about change in their communities.

ORGANIZATION VALUES

The Jamestown Community Center is located in San Franciscos Mission District and provides services at several sites. Jamestown is an affiliate of UnidosUS.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the school Site Manager Safety and Support staff will monitor the school grounds including the yard restrooms interior of the school building and surrounding school grounds to ensure safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Supervision

Direct students youth and adults not enrolled in after-school programs off the school site.

Patrol the schoolyard and school building.

Be aware of activities around the school.

Patrol the building and check classrooms being used by programs.

Ensure that our participants are safe and not outside of the school grounds.

Hold youth accountable to program expectations.

Problem-solve mediate and dispute conflicts as they arise.

De-Escalate youth during program time

Step in to cover class if needed

Provide first aid care if needed

Substitute classes

Administration

Maintain a daily log of events.

Report any vandalism or injuries immediately and fill out necessary documentation.

Meet as needed with the site manager.

Compliance

Comply with and implement Jamestowns policies and procedures and laws about the operation of Jamestown.

Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.

Maintain confidentiality of participants and comply with all laws regarding youth work.

Jamestown Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage women and people of color to apply. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

In accordance with applicable law including the Fair Chance Ordinance a background check will be required for candidates selected for positions that involve direct contact with minors.

QUALIFICATIONS

A passion for and a commitment to providing young people with the highest-quality youth development experience.

Experience working with multi-ethnic multicultural middle school youth.

Experience providing project-based learning opportunities to youth.

Experience working with youth and families is preferred.

Experience maintaining records.

Fluency in Spanish Chinese and/or Tagalog preferred.

Provide documentation that meets SFUSD Instructional Aide requirement or take equivalency exam

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds.

Working conditions include standard office and school settings as well as occasional travel within the Bay Area.

Use a computer phone copier and office equipment.

Fingerprint and TB clearance.

This is an hourly non-exempt part-time position up to 25 hours/week with no benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume and add Longfellow Safety and Support plus your name in the subject line to:

Jamestown Community Center Telephone: x111

San Francisco CA 94110 Fax:

Jamestown Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage women and people of color to apply. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

In accordance with applicable law including the Fair Chance Ordinance a background check will be required for candidates selected for positions that involve direct contact with minors.