After-School Program Leader – Huntington Park

Woodcraft Rangers•Huntington Park, CA

7d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as After-School Program Leaders (Club Leaders) in Huntington Park, CA. This role involves guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives through expanded learning programs. Woodcraft Rangers has a long history of serving youth in the Los Angeles area, focusing on holistic development and empowering youth to define their own paths. They offer a variety of programs including before and after school, specialty enrichment, summer learning, early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with disabilities. Additionally, they provide a college and career advancement program called Lifecraft for staff. Woodcraft Rangers serves over 30,000 youth annually across numerous Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

Requirements

Availability Monday through Friday, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to work effectively with children and youth.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency and a willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
Must successfully pass an assessment evaluating math, reading comprehension, and spelling skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in expanded learning programs, after-school programs, or youth recreation settings.
An Associate's Degree in Child Development or a related field.
Previous experience working with K-12 students in academic, recreational, or youth development settings.

Responsibilities

Ensure a fun and positive learning environment for participants.
Support clubs of approximately 20 children.
Foster a safe and supportive environment for students, both physically and emotionally.
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful culture that values diversity.
Plan and lead fun, engaging, age-appropriate activities that support whole-child development, including social-emotional learning, skill building, self-confidence, and leadership.
Monitor student attendance and participation to ensure consistent engagement.
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with fellow staff and supervisors to plan culminating events and activities.
Request program materials in a timely manner.
Comply with all safety procedures, emergency protocols, required trainings, and certification requirements.
Participate in off-site field trips as needed.
Maintain accurate student attendance records and submit them daily.
Attend required professional development and staff training sessions (approx. 15 hours throughout the spring).
Work closely with the Site Coordinator and Program Manager to fulfill assigned responsibilities and support program goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.