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I worked for this company for five years total. I started as an After School Instructor and eventually got promoted to Site Supervisor. I learned very much when I was in this position. I fell in love with working with students and their families. However, the pay is a definite downside in this organization for expectations that you have. I stepped down from my position as a Site Supervisor to go back to school full time. I took a part time job during this time to help myself financially and because I love working with youth. I was then put under the leadership of a new Site Supervisor who NEEDS A LOT OF SUPPORT starting with learning how to talk to their staff. Intentions are great, but not if you do not learn how to put them into actions. I then found out that my previous manager (whom is not the manager for who was my new Supervisor) didn't appreciate one as much once they weren't under her supervision. Basically becoming secondary. The organization's intentions and goals  are wonderful, but unfortunately there's just people in the organization who do not promotes BACR's goals and values that make the organization not feel confortable to work for. Upper management seem to look down on people in lower positions such as line staff. I witnessed this first hand when I was in a supervisor position. There needs to be much work down to close the gap between the management or people "above" and line staff.

Working at Bay Area Community Resources can be extremely frustrating and stressful. While the mission of supporting youth is positive, the internal structure often makes it difficult to succeed in your position.

Communication from management is inconsistent and, at times, unclear. Expectations can shift without proper notice, leaving staff feeling unsupported and blamed for situations that are not fully within their control. Leadership does not always provide the guidance or accountability needed to run programs effectively, which creates unnecessary chaos in day-to-day operations.

Staffing issues are a major concern. When employees call out or there are coverage gaps, the burden falls heavily on coordinators without adequate backup or solutions from upper management. Instead of collaborative problem-solving, there can be a tendency to place fault on individuals rather than address systemic issues.

The work environment can feel high-pressure with limited support, leading to burnout. Efforts and concerns raised by staff do not always feel acknowledged or taken seriously, which can be discouraging over time.

Overall, while the purpose of the organization is meaningful, the lack of structure, communication, and support makes it a difficult place to work. Significant improvements in leadership, transparency, and staff support are needed.

A typical day at the school would be arrving no later than 3:30 and seting up activities for the students that I will be attending to. First we will have a healthy snack period that would last for about 45 minutes and then we would go to the playground at which the students will have and hour for physical activities some which included playing, soccer, basketball, and other games that will get kids involved. After the students go outside for their physical activites they will be escorted back into their classrooms where I will help them with homework, this period will last for about an hour, afterwards we will end day with an enrichment activitiy. A enrichement activity is a activity that we, as the teachers, create to help further their education. 

I learned from this experience that young childern have a huge thirst of knowledge and when you show then how fun learning can be the possiblities for the childern learning more about life are endless.

Been here for over a month, and each day seems to be getting worse. Training was merely just shadowing the director for one day, then being expected to know how to handle 15-20 at a time. Had an assistant teacher but was transferred to be another main instructor. There're not enough qualified instructors for ALL of the grades at this school. I've noticed this location has a high turnover rate too. I'm looking to be transferred sooner rather than later. To my understanding and what I was told in the beginning, that I'd have an assistant instructor working alongside me. Nothing like that has happened. There're more kids to ratio than instructors. It's quite an uncomfortable situation, especially with the lack of training, management communication, and them having control over our personal life (outside of work).

I absolutely love this job! Never a dull moment with the students. I learned to work with kids any age from kindergarten to 5th grade! My manager was awesome! Very friendly and very understanding of any situation. She was someone I could count on if I needed assistance with certain situations with the kids. Fun and bright work place. The hardest part about this job was honestly building an amazing bond with your students and watching them grow and go on to middle school. it was a hard good bye at the end of the year. the best part of this job was working with the kids and knowing you can make an impact on these kids lives and help them make great decisions and being someone they can look up to.

What is the best part of working at the company?
THE CHILDREN ARE THE ONLY REASON I WORKED WITH THIS COMPANY

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
All of my co workers and employers are latin.. I was fine until I was "let go" with no real reason or explanation.. even the children were confused and upset.. I absolutely did my job- very well too!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
All of my coworkers and employer were latin.. I enjoy the children but not the vibration I feel when being talked to or around my co workers.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Awkward for 5 min (co workers)
Then a great day with the kids.
I even clock off and leave with my own child.
It WAS okay.

•	Manage day-to-day operations for a 400 participant afterschool academic intervention and enrichment program.
•	Oversee an annual budget of $200,000, and prepare quarterly scopes of work.
•	Solicit in-kind donations, develop outreach strategies, and prepare quarterly reports.
•	Coordinate community outreach and agency collaborations.
•	Establish and implement emergency preparedness procedures.
•	Develop and implement academic and enrichment curriculum. 
•	Facilitate behavior intervention meetings with participants and their families.
•	Build and maintain relationships with school day staff and community leaders.
•	Conduct daily on-site briefings with multiple stakeholders.

There is definitely a sense of community and support at BACR. There are many opportunities available for advancement and the leadership team ALWAYS make it their priority to inspire and encourage staff to exercise their growth mindset. If I were to describe how I feel about this organization in two words: it would be Growth & Support. I feel inspired to be the best version of myself. The wellness initiative is amazing and it really does motivate me to self-care and encourage my staff to as well. I appreciate the systematic approach to the wellness program! All around good vibes here! I think the hardest part of the job is finding a balance between work and personal life, but I'm getting there!

In my opinion, this is one of the best-run nonprofits in the Bay Area. I love my role, and I enjoyed getting to know my colleagues in person before we began working from home due to Covid-19. My days include webinars, Zoom meetings, collaborating with co-workers on creating a video series, co-hosting cessation meetings, posting on social media, researching and helping train other staff members on Zoom. Supervision is excellent, with positive feedback peppered with constructive criticism as needed. The workplace culture shows that employees' mental and physical health is a priority, which is very positive to see. I'm glad to recommend BACR to anyone looking for an inclusive, drama-free workplace.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The elementary school I was assigned to was wonderful! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The management was awful! The director of the school heard program was rude, condescending, conducted herself in an inappropriate manner and disrespectful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Secretive and unkind. Management was awful and belittling. There were so few people of color in the school based program. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Seeing clients at the local elementary school. Providing individual and group therapy.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Tutor 4 salaries reported	$21.75 per hour
School program staff 6 salaries reported	$26.94 per hour
Program leader 3 salaries reported	$22.33 per hour
Site coordinator 3 salaries reported	$33.81 per hour
Program assistant 1 salary reported	$19.00 per hour

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