Youth Program Leader - Long Beach

arc After School and Experiential Education; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Arc Experience in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Program Leader to guide after‑school activities for students. You will lead social‑emotional learning, homework help, enrichment activities, and new adventures each day, with an afternoon shift from 2pm to 6pm on weekdays.

This part‑time, non‑exempt role offers meaningful leadership experience, collaboration with families, and the chance to impact diverse youth communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in after-school programs or youth recreation.
• Strong communication with kids and parents.
• Canada COVID vaccination documentation if required (Covid-19).

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome kids to the program after school.
• Organize and lead activities: homework help, games, arts and crafts, projects.
• Lead indoor and outdoor enrichment activities daily.
• Create clubs (e.g., career readiness, cooking, anime, dance).
• Maintain safety and supervise student well-being during activities.
• Encourage participation and adapt activities to student needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

48+ college credit units

Job description

Program Leader

Job Location: Long Beach - Long Beach, CA 90802. Position Type: Part Time. Salary: $20.00 - $20.00 hourly.

Make a Difference Today! Do you love working with kids? Can you inspire young people to reach their full potential? Do you have a special talent, hobby, or passion you’d love to share? If you said yes — we want to meet you!

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through before and after-school programs that serve youth across Southern California — from Los Angeles to San Diego to the Imperial Valley.

We truly value our team members and invest in their growth — helping you build real-world skills, gain leadership experience, and make a lasting impact in your community.

Our Program Leaders are the heart of Arc! They work directly with our most important clients — our students! — guiding them through social-emotional learning, homework help, enrichment activities, and new adventures every single day.

Join us to make learning fun, spark confidence, and create unforgettable moments after school!

Typical Day

• Greet and welcome kids to the program at the end of their school day.
• Organize and lead activities, including homework help, recreation games, arts and crafts, and educational projects.
• Join in indoor and outdoor enrichment activities.
• Create unique clubs for students (e.g., career readiness, cooking, anime, and dance).
• Maintain a secure environment by following safety protocols, monitoring student behavior, and managing group dynamics.
• Oversee the safety and well-being of students during after-school activities.
• Encourage participation and enthusiasm while adapting activities to meet students’ diverse needs and interests.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in after-school programs or youth recreation, especially in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• Strong communication skills, able to talk to both kids and parents comfortably.
• 48+ college credit units completed or pass an academic proficiency exam.
• TB test (negative proof) and live scan background check.
• English‑Spanish bilingual speaker preferred.
• Required documentation of full Covid‑19 vaccination if the school requires it.

The Program Leader position is part‑time, non‑exempt. This position reports to the Site Coordinator of the school site.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (required).
• Afternoon Shift: 2pm-6pm (one day of the week is a minimum day which is around 12pm-6pm depending on the school).

Commute / Relocation

• Must reliably commute before starting work (required).

Equal Opportunity

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.