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# Wellness Coordinator– Leonard R Flynn ES at Mission Graduates

- **Company:** Mission Graduates
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $24–$26/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/missiongraduates/14b0737e-481b-46bb-af0a-510a861a00a2

## Job description

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-5th grade students in San Francisco who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support and services that serve over 4,800 children, youth and families each year.  Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhoods so that college becomes the expectation for families, rather than the exception.

Program Overview: The Mission Graduates Bessie Beacon is centered in the heart of the SOMA Community, and is a program model that includes afterschool and summer programming, school-day support, and parent engagement through a collaboration of program partners. For youth, we seek to create a sense of safety, promote skill mastery, develop supportive relationships, and demonstrate growth in youth development and academic measures. In addition, we work with the whole family to help parents gain the information and practice needed to be more effective advocates for their children’s education, and to connect them with resources that support the family's overall wellness. In order to accomplish this work, the Leonard R Flynn Beacon Program draws on the strength and experience of both Mission Graduates Beacon Team and the Leonard R Flynn Day Admin team

Position Overview: This position requires someone passionate about student health and wellness supporting the whole student. As the Wellness Coordinator you would report directly to the Beacon Director at  Leonard R Flynn, but will also include regular support during school day hours and in the wellness center. The Wellness Coordinator will also collaborate with day time staff at  Leonard R Flynn, including the Principal, Assistant Principal, school social worker, and others. The position would include regular support during school day hours as well as after school.  In the school day you will be in the wellness center focused on student support needs , within the after school portion of the day you will be expected to support on site with program day to day and classroom management.

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties:

Create a safe and supportive restorative environment for students

- Support the Wellness Center during the school day with daily student check ins
- Facilitate disagreements between students and utilize restorative practices
- Coordinate and initiate lunch time support and  program services with other CBO’s and Beacon Wellness Team.
- Support with behavior issues and conflict resolution tactics
- Support student’s individual behavior needs by following student behavior plans ( case by case)
- Provide supervision and support during lunch and recess as capacity allows
- Create and maintain a safe and respectful learning environment
- Keep track of students entering wellness through log
- respond to wellness thread with teachers and other involved parties
- Work with Social worker and Admin team for an Action Triage plan when dealing with High Risk situations

Build cultural and educational bridges with students and their families

- Develop positive relationships with students, teachers and staff and maintain positive rapport with parents/guardians
- Maintain communication with Site Coordinator, Beacon Director, and School Social Worker as well as Flynn Admin
- Attend scheduled Beacon Initiative events and meetings
- Partner with parents and guardians, school staff, Mission Graduates’ staff, and any other necessary partners to create a cohesive support network for students

Assist in the daily operations of the EDP including supervising youth, administrative tasks & staff development

- Attend weekly staff meetings and school meetings as needed
- Attend all team meetings
- Support both school day and the after school program with Socio-Emotional Learning strategies and school wide systems alignment
- On site during Summer program, June- Aug to support staff to implement SEL curriculum for students and families

Assist in Afterschool part of day including youth support , class management, expectation setting & activities

- Support After School Staff, as capacity allows, and be able to fill in for classes when needed
- Support in student behavior plans in afterschool and supporting leaders if student needs checkin
- Plan, organize, and lead a variety of activities such as stem and crafts, sports, games
- Assist in arranging recreational and educational classes, speakers, and field trips;
- Monitor and supervise participant safety and behavior and communicate with parents/guardians.
- Set up, prepare, and clean designated areas for activities and events
- Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity, using curriculum units and materials provided by the program.
- Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in

Required Qualifications

- BA/BS degree or higher required
- Strong interest in education and socio-emotional learning
- Understanding of youth development principle
- Passion for working with students and youth is a must, as well as a willingness to explore alternative, non-institutional teaching methods
- Must be able to relate effectively to diverse communities and demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity
- Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is preferred;
- TB test clearance mandatory prior to hire;
- Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations;
- Candidates must be flexible, well organized and able to take initiative
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills

## About Mission Graduates

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides comprehensive educational support to under-resourced youth from kindergarten through college and career.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: 3040 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
- **Founded**: 1970s (over 50 years ago)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Education & Youth Development
- **Target customers**: B2C – K-12 students and their families, primarily in under-resourced San Francisco communities; also partners with public schools and community organizations.
- **Mission**: “Empowers youth and their families on the path to higher education, equipping them for fulfilling careers that will strengthen future generations.” [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/)

## Products & Services
Mission Graduates delivers a continuum of face-to-face programs rather than productized offerings:
- **Mentorship Programs**: One-on-one and group mentoring connecting students with adult role models.
- **College & Career Programs**: College application guidance, FAFSA completion support, scholarship advising, and career readiness workshops.
- **Extended Day Program & Beacon Sites**: After-school academic enrichment and social-emotional learning for K-5 students.
- **Wellness Coordination**: Mental health support embedded in elementary schools (expanded from 3 to 5 campuses in 2025).
- **Math Jam**: Twice-weekly targeted math interventions for elementary students (pilot launched in 2025).
- **Parent Partner Program**: Family engagement workshops that help parents navigate the educational system.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: Annual budget of **$11 million** (2025); serves **~3,800 students and families** (2025 annual report).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Room to Breathe Project (mental health expansion), District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, and numerous local donors and volunteers. [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/our-2025-annual-report/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded Wellness Coordinators from 3 to 5 school campuses in 2025.
  - Launched Math Jam pilot and a new $1,000 scholarship program for College Connect students.
  - 100% of College Connect seniors enrolled in 4-year institutions; 98% FAFSA completion rate at Mission High School (vs. 24% statewide drop).
  - 180+ volunteers contributed 2,000+ hours in 2025.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep community roots**: Over 50 years of presence in San Francisco’s Mission District, creating trust and long-term relationships with families and schools.
- **Comprehensive continuum**: Programs span from kindergarten to career, ensuring consistent support across a student’s educational journey.
- **Proven track record**: Students are 2x more likely to meet grade-level literacy standards; nearly all seniors enroll in college.
- **Data-driven approach**: Uses real-time data to pilot interventions (e.g., Math Jam) and tie scholarships to persistence support.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling data-driven programs like Math Jam to close opportunity gaps.
- Deepening family engagement through the Parent Partner Program.
- Ensuring every college student receives the support needed to graduate.
- Expanding partnerships with schools and community organizations to create holistic support systems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven with a strong sense of community; staff describe the work environment as “purpose with community.” Many leaders started as program participants or volunteers. [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/careers/)
- **Work model**: Most roles are on-site in San Francisco (school-based or program sites). Some flexibility noted for work/life balance.
- **Benefits**: Fully paid health and dental insurance, 3% employer retirement contribution, pre-tax commuter/childcare/health flex accounts, generous PTO (vacation, holidays, sick time, float days), professional development opportunities. [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/careers/)
- **Diversity**: The team reflects the diversity of the communities served, and the organization is an equal opportunity employer.

## Sources
1. [missiongraduates.org – Careers](https://www.missiongraduates.org/careers/)
2. [missiongraduates.org – Main Site](https://www.missiongraduates.org/)
3. [lever.co – Mission Graduates Jobs](https://jobs.lever.co/missiongraduates)
4. [missiongraduates.org – Our Team](https://www.missiongraduates.org/our-team/)
5. [missiongraduates.org – 2025 Annual Report](https://www.missiongraduates.org/our-2025-annual-report/)

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