After School Program Leader: Part-Time, Los Angeles, 90011
$42,640–$42,640 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead and assist in planning and implementing the daily after-school program under the direction of a Program Coordinator, managing a 20:1 student ratio through recruitment and retention strategies. Actively supervise students during activities, field trips, and events while maintaining a safe, supportive environment and ensuring all safety standards are met. Develop positive relationships with youth, legal guardians, and school staff to increase program visibility, and communicate regularly regarding student needs, academic performance, and upcoming events. Prepare a creative learning environment using academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment, including monitoring supply needs and distributing snacks according to school protocols. Maintain classroom and program space upkeep, reporting facility hazards to the supervisor, and attend all required staff meetings and professional development opportunities. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required, with travel between school sites and community locations expected.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with students in grades K-12 in recreational, educational and/or community youth outreach setting
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, parents and community leaders
- Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs
- Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have obtained high school graduate or GED and have successfully passed ASAS-LA Instructional Aide exam, have an Associates Degree or higher, or have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
- Criminal record clearance by being fingerprinted prior to working with youth
- Clearance of TB Test
- Physical ability to lead and participate in structured activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary
- Willing to travel off-site meetings, trainings and events
- Travel between After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles school sites and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required
- Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns/trends - evening hours are required during the school year; hours will vary during summer and school breaks; occasional weekend hours are required
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency in a language other than English highly desirable
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