After School Program Leader (TK-8) - 2026-27 School Year

LEARN LA; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

LEARN LA is seeking a Youth Leader for the 2026-27 school year, starting in August 2026. The role involves working with students in various activities at multiple school locations in El Monte, CA. Ideal candidates must be available for after-school programs and possess a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include leading group activities, ensuring student safety, and providing tutoring. Candidates should have a passion for mentoring youth and be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Experience working with youth in educational settings is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead students in academic and enrichment activities.
• Ensure safety and supervision of students.
• Provide tutoring and homework assistance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tutoring

Mentoring at-risk youth

Education

High School Graduation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Youth Leader OR Youth Leader Substitute

Employment Type: Hourly part-time

Location: Multiple elementary/middle school locations in El Monte, CA

HIRING FOR 2026-27 School Year - Expected Start in August 2026

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!

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE and a great opportunity for future educators to work with multiple grade levels (TK-8th grade) and at different schools! Regular Youth Leader placements or long term Youth Leader 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 Youth Leader Substitute will be called upon to fill-in for a needed assignment. Under the direction of a Site Coordinator, Youth Leaders and Youth Leader Substitutes work directly with an assigned class of approximately 20 students in academic, physical activity, and/or enrichment activities. All Youth Leaders ensure 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, 1:00pm-6:00pm.

Before School Programs : Must be available to work a minimum of 2 days per week Monday-Friday 6:15am-9:15am

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, AND

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

Notes:

• Experience working with youth in an educational setting is strongly desired.
• Undergraduate course work, major or emphasis in a related field (Child Development, Education, Psychology, etc.) is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Interest in working with, mentoring, and tutoring at-promise 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 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.

This is a Part-Time Casual, non-benefited, non-exempt, hourly position. This position requires the candidate to be available to work 5 days per week for Youth Leader positions OR at least 2 days per week, Monday through Friday for Youth Leader Substitute roles , 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.