After-School Program Leader (Middle School) – Watts

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$22 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Club Leaders for their After-School Program in Watts, CA. This part-time role involves working 20-25 hours per week, with shifts typically between 1:00 PM and 5:00/6:00 PM. Club Leaders are responsible for creating a fun and positive learning environment for approximately 20 children per club, focusing on whole-child development including social-emotional learning, skill-building, and leadership. The role offers opportunities for growth, connection, and making a significant impact on youth within the community. Woodcraft Rangers has a long history of serving youth in Los Angeles, with a mission to guide young people toward purposeful lives through holistic development.

Requirements

Availability Monday through Friday, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Experience working in expanded learning programs, after-school programs, or youth recreation settings preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate's Degree in Child Development or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience working with K-12 students in academic, recreational, or youth development settings is preferred.
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

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

Responsibilities

Ensure students are in a safe environment (physically and emotionally).
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families.
Develops and leads age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.).
Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities.
Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments.
Requests required materials in a timely manner so Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications.
May be required to attend off-site field trips.
Maintain and submit student attendance daily.
Participate in staff development trainings as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
Other related duties as assigned.