After School Program Leader (Pomona Teen Programs)

LEARN; Whittier (AK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

LEARN LA seeks a Youth Leader to support after-school programs across multiple sites in Pomona, CA. This part-time hourly role involves working with approx. 20 students in academic, physical activity, and enrichment activities.

Under a Site Coordinator, you will help ensure safety, deliver instruction, tutor groups, and model professional behavior. Availability Mon-Fri 2:00pm-6:00pm; some evenings/weekends possible.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School.
• Passing score on the district examination for Instructional Assistants.
• Experience working with youth in an educational setting is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of assigned students in academic, physical activity, or enrichment activities.
• Ensure supervision and safety of students during program hours.
• Provide instruction using program materials.
• Provide small-group tutoring and homework assistance.
• Be a positive adult role model through dress, speech and attitude.
• Arrive punctually to meet on-site responsibilities.
• Follow lesson plans and engage youth accordingly.
• Assist with setup, teardown, and site maintenance.
• Promote positive interactions per child safety guidelines.
• Communicate student needs to the Site Coordinator, teachers, and parents.
• Ensure daily program requirements such as attendance and snacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Communication

Tutoring

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma

District exam for Instructional Assistants

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Youth Leader OR Youth Leader Substitute

Employment Type: Hourly part-time

Location: Multiple middle/high school locations in Pomona, CA

(LEARN's main office is located in Whittier, CA)

About LEARN

LEARN LA strives to encourage a culture of learning for both our students and our staff! We offer rewarding internship and job opportunities and proudly support our team members by fostering their professional development and offering promotional opportunities when possible. Join our team at LEARN LA, and see the difference you can make!

About the role:

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE and a great opportunity for future educators to gain experience working with multiple grade levels and at different schools! Regular placements or long term substitute assignments may be available to candidates with Monday-Friday availability.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Youth Leaders may work at different LEARN program sites throughout LEARN’s service area and receive their assignments based on their availability. A Substitute Youth Leader will be called upon to fill-in for a needed assignment. Under the direction of a Site Coordinator, Substitute Youth Leaders work directly with an assigned class of approximately 20 students in academic, physical activity, and/or enrichment activities. A Substitute Youth Leader ensures the safety of the students while following a prescribed program plan, which may occur during school, after school, and occasionally on weekends.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Youth Leaders may work at different LEARN program sites throughout LEARN’s service area and receive their assignments based on their availability. A Substitute Youth Leader will be called upon to fill-in for a needed assignment. Under the direction of a Site Coordinator, Substitute Youth Leaders work directly with an assigned class of approximately 20 students in academic, physical activity, and/or enrichment activities. A Substitute Youth Leader ensures the safety of the students while following a prescribed program plan, which may occur during school, after school, and occasionally on weekends.

Availability Requirements:

After School Programs

Must be available to work a minimum of 2 days per week Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm. Depending on program needs, hours of operation and schedules may vary.

What you'll do:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a group of assigned students in an academic, physical activity/sports, or enrichment activity;
• Ensure the supervision and safety of assigned students at all times during program hours;
• Provide instruction in academic or enrichment activity using materials provided by the program;
• Provide small-group tutoring and/or homework assistance;
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude;
• Arrives punctually in order to meet responsibilities on site;
• Engage youth by following, implementing, and assisting in lesson plans;
• Assist in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the program site clean and organized;
• Promote positive interactions between students, in accordance with child safety guidelines;
• Communicate student needs to Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration and parents as appropriate;
• Ensure program requirements are met on a daily basis, such as checking students in/out on the Daily Attendance Roster as well as the distribution and consumption of healthy snacks;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from High School

2. Passing score on the district examination for Instructional Assistants (distributed in-office during the interviewing process)

Notes:

1. Experience working with youth in an educational setting is strongly desired.
2. Ability to tutor and provide homework assistance in advanced math/science subjects is strongly desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Interest in working with, mentoring, and tutoring at-risk youth;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, peers, school staff and others;
• Ability to effectively tutor students in assigned subject(s);
• Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students;
• Ability to write basic reports summarizing events

LANGUAGE & COMPUTER SKILLS

• The ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese is desired at many of our school sites;
• Competence with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Must be able to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete Live Scan - Department of Justice and FBI Criminal Background Check
• Must complete TB Health Clearance.
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends;
• Must be willing and able to travel anywhere in the region LEARN serves for a job assignment, off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
• Must be eligible to accept all job assignments.

Condition of Employment & Benefits:

This is a Part-Time Casual, non-benefited, non-exempt, hourly position. This position requires the candidate to be available to work at least 2 days per week, Monday through Friday, during program hours, which is primarily after school until 6:00pm and occasionally on weekends. Hours of work will vary from 0 – 29 hours per week; specific times and schedules vary, depending upon the school and the needs of the program.

The work calendar for Youth Leaders and all other part-time casual field staff aligns with the academic calendars of our partner school districts. The job has recess breaks during fall, winter, spring and summer. The job resumes after every break and staff are expected to return to work on the date requested by LEARN.