After-School Program Leader (Beauty Tech) - Echo Park

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as After-School Program Leaders, specifically focusing on Beauty Tech. This role involves guiding young people in exploring pathways to purposeful lives through engaging expanded learning programs. Woodcraft Rangers has a long history in Los Angeles, providing TK-12 programs including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. They also offer services in early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion for youth with disabilities. The organization serves over 30,000 youth annually across numerous schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
Minimum High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred); prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
Work well with young children and/or youth.
Good oral and written communication.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification
Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.

Nice To Haves

AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred
Prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred
Detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths
Comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

Responsibilities

Ensure students are in a safe environment (physically and emotionally).
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families.
Develops and leads age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.).
Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities.
Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments.
Requests required materials in a timely manner so Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications.
May be required to attend off-site field trips.
Maintain and submit student attendance daily.
Participate in staff development trainings as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
Other related duties as assigned.