Help Kids After School in Palmdale/Lancaster

Center for Social Dynamics • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level position with a clear career path towards a degree, promotion, and leadership opportunities. The role involves supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in special and general education settings. The company, Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), emphasizes its TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. The position is described as a "changemaker" role where employees help children succeed and "light up lives."

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Flexible availability (especially Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings + Saturdays)
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated)
• Reliable transportation
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Willingness to complete training and documentation
• Ability to frequently sit and stand; keeping pace with your client
• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work
• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair
• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening
• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing
• Frequent typing, use of computer
• Occasional walking around building
• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling
• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car

Nice To Haves

• You enjoy working with children and making a difference
• You are patient, dependable, and compassionate
• You communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
• You thrive in structured, school-based environments

Responsibilities

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — whether it’s at a child’s home, one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.

Benefits

• Free college or tuition reimbursement
• Paid training
• Consistent weekday schedule (no weekends)
• School-year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules
• Meaningful, hands-on experience with students
• Collaborative team environment
• Career Compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career Rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED