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Deputy Director of Expanded Learning Bay Area Community Resources - 3.5 El Cerrito, CA Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $135,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Qualifications Financial risk assessment Program management Coaching Performance management Leadership development Team development Social service program quality assurance Managing education teams Budget restrictions for grants Classroom observations Nonprofit financial management experience Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing budgets as an executive education administrator Developing strategic partnerships for an educational instituion Leadership development programs Operational excellence initiatives Education and development budget management Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role Team motivation (leadership skill) Financial compliance

Full Job Description Job Description:

•Must submit cover letter and resume to be considered.

•Reports to Executive Director of Expanded Learning Supervises 4-6 Associate Directors who collectively oversee approximately 30 Program Managers Program scope: Expanded Learning programs in partnership with seven school districts across the San Francisco Bay Area; approximately $55 million portfolio

Compensation:

$125,000 - $135,000/year

DOE Benefits:

Generous paid vacation time plus 16 BACR holidays. Health, Dental, Vision, and FSA. Wellness and professional coaching support. Hybrid position with multiple office locations. About Bay Area Community Resources (BACR): Founded in 1976, Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) works at the heart of the community to foster generational change, serving individuals and families across five core focus areas: Expanded Learning (before/after-school, summer, and intersession programs), National Service (AmeriCorps, Climate Corps), Healthy Communities (Community Schools, First 5 Centers), Workforce & Reentry, and Behavioral & Mental Health (learn more at www.bacr.org).

Position Summary:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks an experienced leader to become the Deputy Director of Expanded Learning. This role leads program quality and performance across nearly 100 EXL programs in seven Bay Area school districts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Expanded Learning, the Deputy Director translates organizational strategy into effective program delivery, strong district partnerships, and sound regional budget performance. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who anticipates needs and takes initiative, keeps teams aligned, brings deep knowledge of Bay Area school districts, has expertise in high-quality Expanded Learning program design, and has demonstrated ability to identify implementation gaps and sustain improvements. Central to this role is developing leaders who deliver results through their own teams . The Deputy Director coaches Associate Directors to exercise sound judgment, strengthen Program Manager leadership, and hold teams accountable for student experiences and program outcomes. The Deputy Director partners closely with the Operations Director, who leads administrative systems, compliance processes, and financial tracking, and the Training & Development Director, who leads learning and development for more than 900 EXL staff.

Core Competencies & Key Responsibilities Leadership Development & Coaching:

Coaches and mentors Associate Directors to strengthen leadership capacity, serves as a thought partner, motivates the team, builds strong relationships, and fosters a joyful team culture.

Accountability & Rigorous Execution:

Sets clear performance expectations, identifies regional implementation gaps, and ensures leadership teams follow through on strategic commitments with measurable results.

Strategic Planning & Vision:

Translates BACR's organization-wide priorities into actionable regional plans while balancing district needs, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.

Program Quality & Continuous Improvement:

Uses site observations, SEL PQA findings, outcome data, and stakeholder feedback to systematically assess and elevate the quality of student experiences.

Financial & Resource Stewardship:

Exercises strong fiscal judgment—navigating complex budgets, anticipating financial risks, and aligning resource decisions with program quality and regional viability.

District & Community Partnership:

Leverages deep familiarity with Bay Area school district dynamics to build trust, resolve competing priorities, and sustain high-impact partnerships.

Equity & Inclusive Practice:

Applies an equity lens to all operational decisions, directly addressing barriers to participation and elevating diverse perspectives among students, families, and staff.

Cross-Functional Change Management:

Collaborates seamlessly with Operations, Training, Finance, and Executive Leadership to clarify responsibilities and guide teams through sustainable organizational change.

Integrity & Exemplary Leadership:

Models sound judgment, transparency, and direct communication—welcoming feedback, taking ownership of results, and addressing complex issues constructively.

Qualifications & Required Experience Senior Leadership Experience:

Minimum 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Expanded Learning, youth development, education, or non-profit administration, with at least 3+ years managing multi-site programs or high-level managers.

District & Regional Expertise:

Demonstrated track record working within or in deep partnership with Bay Area school districts, navigating competing priorities and stakeholder relationships.

People & Leadership Development:

Proven success in coaching, mentoring, and developing senior leaders to build internal capacity, drive accountability, and resolve team performance issues.

Quality & Assessment Standards:

Direct experience with continuous quality improvement frameworks (e.g., SEL PQA, site observations, and data-driven outcomes) to elevate student outcomes and program quality.

Fiscal Management:

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar regional budgets, anticipate financial risks, and ensure grant compliance and sustainability. #Eastbay1

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. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. 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.