After-school Program Site Lead

Options For Learning • West Covina, CA

45d • $25 - $29

About The Position

The after-school site lead provides leadership to staff in a coordinated educational program, based on the school-age curriculum. This role is responsible for following organization policies, providing supervision for enrolled children, and maintaining a quality program.

Requirements

• Forty-eight semester units or 72 quarter units with a passing grade of "C" or better OR pass the district instructional aid exam;
• One year of experience working with children ages 5-12, preferably with minimum of six months in an after-school program;
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety Code 1596.866), and to be renewed every 2 years;
• Health screening and TB clearance, to be renewed every 5 years;
• Must present proof of immunization for TDap, MMR, whooping cough, and yearly influenza (waiver may be accepted for influenza);
• Must clear live scan background screening;
• Must complete mandated reporter certification training, to be renewed every 2 years;

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, child development, social work, or another related field (preferred);
• California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance (preferred);
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe and well-supervised environment;
• Supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner;
• Providing a wide variety of experiences for children;
• Creating and implementing lesson plans;
• Providing guidance and direction to the after-school program leaders and ensuring that they are following policies and procedures;
• Working with site staff and children to maintain a clean environment in the classrooms, playground, lunch courtyard, and any other areas of the campus used by the program;
• Coordinating activities with school administration, teachers and collaborative community partners;
• Communicating regularly with the enrollment specialist regarding the program’s recruitment needs, children’s enrollments and terminations, and site paperwork;
• Submitting accurate and complete paperwork and documentation in a timely manner, and according to program policies and procedures;
• Assisting the education supervisor as needed;
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents and staff;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Actively participating in staff meetings and in-service trainings;
• Abiding by all Options for Learning’s policies and procedures;
• Consistently maintaining current CPR and First Aid certification;
• Consistently completing all position and organizational trainings by required deadlines;
• Completing other duties, as assigned, to create and maintain a quality program.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee’s premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees