After School Program Leader: Part-Time, Montebello 90640

After-School All-Stars Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Leader assists in providing leadership and support for academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment in a school setting. Under the direct supervision of the ASAS-LA Program Coordinator, the role helps provide a safe environment that educates, enlightens, and inspires youth. The position is part-time, with core program hours of 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, subject to change. Hours follow the school calendar and attendance patterns; evening hours are required during the school year, hours vary during summer and school breaks, and occasional weekend hours are required. Travel between Los Angeles After-School All-Stars school sites, field-trip sites, and community locations is required.

Requirements

Experience working with students in grades K–12 in a recreational, educational, 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, demonstrate sensitivity to others, respond to critical incidents, and act swiftly in an emergency.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED and have passed the ASAS-LA Instructional Aide exam, have an associate degree or higher, or have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
Must clear tuberculosis screening and DOJ/FBI Live Scan before hire.
Physical ability to lead and participate in structured activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary.
Willingness to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with planning and implementing the daily after-school program under the direction of a Program Coordinator.
Maintain a 20:1 student ratio using student recruitment and retention strategies.
Build positive relationships with participating youth, legal guardians, and school staff to increase program visibility in the community.
Communicate with the direct supervisor and provide student attendance data, program progress, and concerns as part of the continuous quality improvement process.
Prepare a creative environment for academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment; prepare necessary supplies and materials, monitor supply needs, and inform the supervisor when supplies are needed.
Use age-appropriate methods to facilitate active and engaging learning experiences.
Actively supervise students during program activities and ensure a safe, supportive environment.
Maintain a professional attitude, rapport, and appearance with program stakeholders.
Communicate with school staff and legal guardians about program activities, student needs, academic performance, and upcoming events.
Attend required staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Supervise students on field trips and at events as needed.
Distribute and track supper or snacks according to school-specific protocols.
Maintain and care for classrooms and other program spaces; report potential facility or equipment hazards to the supervisor.
Keep program materials and equipment in good condition.
Understand and communicate program safety standards, including keeping program areas safe, well-ventilated, and well-lit.
Travel to off-site meetings, trainings, events, school sites, field-trip sites, and community locations as required.
Contribute as a team member to organization-wide programs and assist where needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.