After School Program Leader (Kindergarten)

L.E.A.R.N.•Whittier, CA

66d•$21 - $21

About The Position

Youth Leaders may work at any LEARN program and/or site throughout LEARN’s service area and receive their assignments based on their availability and LEARN program needs. Under the direction of a Program/Site Coordinator, Youth Leaders work directly with an assigned group of approximately 10 TK or Kindergarten students (age 4-6) in academic, enrichment, and/or recreational activities. A Kindergarten Youth Leader ensures the safety of the students while following a prescribed program plan after school and occasionally on weekends.

Requirements

Graduation from High School AND
Passing score on the district examination for Instructional Assistants (distributed in-office during the interviewing process)
Must complete Live Scan and obtain Department of Justice and FBI Criminal Background Clearances, as well as Health Clearance (TB Test).
Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends;
Must be willing and able to travel anywhere in the region LEARN serves for a job assignment, off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
Must be eligible to accept all Youth Leader job assignments.
Must be able to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours.
Competence with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to write basic reports summarizing events.
Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students;
Ability to effectively tutor students in assigned subject(s);
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, peers, school staff and others;
Interest in working with, mentoring, and tutoring at-risk youth;
EXPERIENCE WITH EARLY CHILD EDUCATION preferred.
MUST BE AVAILABLE Monday-Friday from 12:30pm-6:00pm, Thursdays 11:30am-6:00pm

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience working with children in and early childhood education or child development setting is strongly desired.
Minimum 6 units of undergraduate course work in Child Development is strongly desired.
Undergraduate coursework toward a major or emphasis in a related field (Child Development, Education, Psychology, etc.) is desired.
The ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese is desired at many of our school sites;

Responsibilities

Lead a group of assigned students in an academic, physical activity/sports, or enrichment activity;
Ensure the supervision and safety of assigned students at all times during program hours;
Provide instruction in academic or enrichment activity using materials provided by the program;
Provide small-group tutoring and/or homework assistance;
Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude;
Arrives punctually in order to meet responsibilities on site;
Engage youth by following, implementing, and assisting in lesson plans;
Assist in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the program site clean and organized;
Promote positive interactions between students, in accordance with child safety guidelines;
Communicate student needs to Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration and parents as appropriate;
Ensure program requirements are met on a daily basis, such as checking students in/out on the Daily Attendance Roster as well as the distribution and consumption of healthy snacks;
Other duties as assigned