Early Learning / TK Program Leader – East Valley

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,500 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 160 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach. The Junior Rangers Club Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at one of our Woodcraft Ranger offices. The Junior Rangers Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers participants and will support clubs of up to 10 participants. Junior Rangers Club Leaders have the opportunity to grow, connect, play and have the greatest impact on their participant’s summer experience. Junior Rangers Club Leaders are enthusiastic, and love to learn and work with young people in an outdoor, summer setting! Other support members of the team include a site coordinator, who oversees the program and a community liaison who supports the site coordinator. All staff can choose between working in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance
TB Test clearance
First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR)
Work well with young children and/or youth.
Good oral and written communication.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
6 months experience supervising a group of early education aged children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in early education or child development.
Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses.
Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

Responsibilities

Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional).
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.
Participate in staff development training, as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
Accountable to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties.
Other related duties as assigned.