EXLP Beacon Director

Job Description:

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Work Location: School-Based Community School and Beacon Site

Purpose:

Expanded learning programs are structured educational opportunities that occur outside the traditional school day, combining academic support, enrichment activities, and skill-building to enhance students’ overall learning and development. The Beacon Director is responsible for providing strong leadership, as well as possessing knowledge, fiscal, and administrative skills to support and manage their site. The Beacon Director will lead program design and implementation, supervise staff, and collaborate with school leadership and community partners to provide a wide range of services that meet community needs. The Beacon Director will also co-lead the community school effort using the SFUSD Community School Framework and the Beacon Model.

Benefits:

• Salary of $77,000- $87,000 annually, based on regional grant funding and experience 

• Full-time 40 hours a week, year-round; depending on the district and tier the position falls in 

• Up to 16 paid BACR holidays per year and 8.33 hours of vacation accrual per pay period

• Employee assistance program, medical, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, 403b plan

• Lead the development of a welcoming, inclusive, and community-centered environment that promotes belonging and positive outcomes for youth and families.

• Ensure programs are responsive to the diverse academic, social-emotional, cultural, and developmental needs of students and community members.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with students, families, school staff, community partners, and neighborhood stakeholders.

• Promote youth leadership, family engagement, and community voice in planning and decision-making processes.

• Support integrated services and community school strategies that address barriers to student success and family well-being.

• Foster collaborative partnerships that expand access to resources, opportunities, and support systems for students and families.

• Lead strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts across all Beacon and Community School initiatives.

• Utilize attendance, participation, engagement, survey, and assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide decision-making.

• Ensure completion of required quality improvement tools and assessments, including QAP, PQA, SEL PQA, and other funder requirements.

• Support innovation and evidence-based practices that strengthen youth development, family engagement, and community impact.

• Analyze community needs and emerging trends to identify opportunities for program growth and enhanced service delivery.

• Participate in professional learning opportunities, conferences, and networks that strengthen organizational and program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead Community School implementation using the SFUSD Community School Framework and Beacon Model.

• Partner closely with school principals, district leadership, city agencies, funders, and community-based organizations to advance shared goals.

• Facilitate collaborative planning processes that engage diverse stakeholders and promote collective ownership of outcomes.

• Embed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) principles throughout program operations, partnerships, and decision-making.

• Foster culturally responsive practices that honor the strengths, experiences, and identities of the communities served.

• Demonstrate reflective leadership and actively seek feedback to strengthen individual and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with BACR policies, district requirements, grant agreements, contracts, and applicable regulations.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and accountability.

• Monitor program operations to ensure adherence to safety, risk management, mandated reporting, and operational protocols.

• Submit all required reports, narratives, attendance documentation, evaluations, and compliance materials accurately and on time.

• Oversee subcontract management processes, ensuring contracts, deliverables, invoices, and reporting requirements are completed accurately.

• Collaborate with BACR departments to support hiring, onboarding, personnel matters, fiscal accountability, and operational excellence.

• Maintain accurate records and systems that support effective program administration and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Program Coordinators, Family Engagement Coordinators, Behavioral Health Specialists, and other site leadership staff.

• Conduct regular supervision meetings, coaching sessions, observations, and performance evaluations.

• Support leadership staff in identifying strengths, growth opportunities, and professional development goals.

• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Support staff recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, retention, and succession planning efforts.

• Provide overall leadership for program design, implementation, and community impact initiatives.

• Ensure alignment between Beacon programming, school-day priorities, district expectations, and community needs.

• Represent BACR and the Beacon initiative at community meetings, district committees, professional networks, and public events.

• Serve as a visible and engaged leader who models BACR values and promotes organizational excellence.

• Develop, monitor, and manage site budgets to ensure responsible use of grant and contract funds.

• Review and approve expenditures, timesheets, and budget allocations in accordance with organizational and funder requirements.

• Monitor spending patterns and make strategic adjustments to maximize program impact and fiscal sustainability.

• Ensure resources are allocated effectively to support program goals and community priorities.

• Collaborate with BACR leadership to identify funding opportunities and support long-term program sustainability.

• Associate degree or higher; alternatively, completion of at least 48 college units or passage of the Instructional Aide Examination.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience in expanded learning, youth development, education, community schools, or related fields.

• Demonstrated success leading teams, developing staff, and managing complex programs.

• Experience building partnerships with schools, community organizations, government agencies, and funders.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience developing and monitoring budgets and overseeing fiscal accountability.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, databases, and program management systems.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check and TB clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

• Experience working within Community Schools, Beacon Centers, Collective Impact initiatives, or place-based partnership models.

• Knowledge of SFUSD Community School Framework and youth development best practices.

• Bilingual skills reflecting the communities served.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, and move throughout school and community environments for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to attend community meetings, school events, conferences, and trainings as required.

• Ability to travel locally between program, district, and community partner locations.

BACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and affirming workplace. This job description reflects core responsibilities and may be updated as program needs evolve.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.  Visit our website at www.bacr.org

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About Us:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

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Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.