Junior Rangers Leader - Fall After School Program
About The Position
Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their Fall After School Program as Junior Rangers Leaders. This part-time, non-exempt role involves working 20-25 hours per week, with shifts varying by location and potentially including evenings, weekends, and required trainings. The Junior Rangers Leader will report to the Site Coordinator and will be responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers, supporting clubs of up to 10 participants. This position offers opportunities for growth, connection, play, and significant impact on participants' experiences. Junior Rangers Leaders are enthusiastic, enjoy learning, and are comfortable working with young people in an outdoor setting. The role is on-site, requiring attendance at training sessions at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and at school sites.
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.
- For ABC Unified School District (Cerritos) Candidates ONLY - 48+ College Units or ABC Unified Paraeducator Test Completion.
Nice To Haves
- Detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths.
- 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.
Benefits
- Sick time
- Lifecraft
- Upward Mobility
- Career development
- The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
