Expanded Learning Program Leader

YMCA of Greater Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Learning Program Leader supervises a group of 10–20 youth in grades TK through 8 and assists with coordinating and implementing the day-to-day operations of an after-school academic enrichment program. Program activities include homework assistance, academic tutoring, mentoring, healthy-lifestyles education, and other academic enrichment curricula and activities. The leader writes lesson plans for program components, follows administrative expectations, and serves as a role model, coach, and mentor for youth. The role works with a supervisor and a team to plan and implement programming in accordance with organizational and agency policies. The leader maintains a welcoming and safe environment, supervises students at all times, communicates with site stakeholders, and participates in required meetings, trainings, and other organizational or agency functions. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor childcare and recreational facilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proof of 48 completed college units or passing the district’s Instructional Aide exam.
Current CPR and First Aid certification required within the first three months of employment.
Must clear a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Must complete a health exam and TB test.
Must clear drug test screening.
Must complete all required training.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
At least six months of experience working with and supervising children.

Nice To Haves

Childhood Education or Child Development units preferred.
Experience with MAC and PC format computers preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with planning and implementing the program for students in accordance with organization and agency policies.
Comply with site policies and procedures.
Work in a team environment.
Develop engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that meet organization and agency guidelines.
Supervise students at all times.
Create a welcoming environment for students.
Maintain open lines of communication with site stakeholders.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other organization or agency functions as required by the supervisor.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a role model, coach, and mentor for youth.
Assist in coordinating and implementing day-to-day after-school program activities, including homework assistance, tutoring, mentoring, healthy-lifestyles education, and academic enrichment.