Specialty Program Leader - Pasadena

Woodcraft Rangers•Pasadena, CA

5d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Club Leaders in Pasadena, CA. This part-time, non-exempt position involves working 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from 1:00 PM to 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 activities that align with a whole-child approach, including social-emotional learning, skill-building, self-esteem, and leadership. The role requires ensuring a safe and inclusive environment, monitoring attendance and engagement, building positive relationships with participants and colleagues, and collaborating on culminating activities. Club Leaders will also be responsible for requesting materials, complying with safety protocols, maintaining student attendance records, and participating in staff development trainings. This is an on-site position, with potential for attending off-site field trips and training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
Prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
Work well with young children and/or youth.
Good oral and written communication.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification.
Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.

Nice To Haves

AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure students are in a safe environment (physically and emotionally).
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families.
Develop and lead age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.).
Monitor 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.
Collaborate with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments.
Request required materials in a timely manner so Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
Comply 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.