Kinder Club Leader - After School Program

Woodcraft Rangers • San Pedro, CA

76d • $21 - $25

About The Position

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
• Positive
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Multi-tasking and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional).
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees