Youth Program Leader - Watts, Middle School

Arc Experience; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc Experience is seeking a dedicated part-time Program Leader in Los Angeles to work with youth in after-school programs. This role involves engaging with students through diverse activities to promote their social-emotional learning and well-being. Candidates should have a strong background in youth recreation and communication skills. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in after-school programs or youth recreation (1+ year).
• Ability to communicate effectively with kids and parents.
• TB test, Live Scan background check, and Covid vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome kids, organize and lead activities.
• Support students in social-emotional learning and homework.
• Maintain a safe environment and encourage participation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Youth Engagement

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

48+ college credit units

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Los Angeles - Mid City / Central LA - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Description

Make a Difference Today!

Do you enjoy working with youth? Can you motivate young people to reach their potential? Do you have any skills or passions that you want to teach kids? If you answered yes to any of those questions, we want to meet you!

Arc Experience provides before and after school programs for youth throughout Southern California in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Imperial Valley.

We highly value our employees and we invest in them by providing opportunities to expand their career and life skills. Arc is looking for motivated and compassionate people who want to expand their career working with youth and have a desire to give back to their community.

Program Leaders are essential at our company because they work directly with our most important clients, our students! Program Leaders are on the front line of work, supporting students in their social-emotional learning, as well as helping them with homework, enrichment activities, learning new skills, having fun, and being safe after school!

**Covid vaccine is required**

What a typical day for a Program Leader is like:

• 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. For example, we have a variety of clubs at our schools, including 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

To qualify for this position, you will need:

• At least one year of experience working in after-school programs or youth recreation, especially in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• To be a good communicator and be able to talk to both kids and parents comfortably.
• College transcripts that show you have 48+ college credit units completed OR take and pass an academic proficiency exam.
• To get a TB test (and provide proof that it is negative), pass a Live Scan background check, and have a current vaccination for Covid 19 (boosters not required).
• If you are an English-Spanish bilingual speaker, your resume will stand out!

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning Shift (Optional): 6am-8am
• Afternoon Shift: 2pm-6pm (one day of the week is a minimum day which is around 12pm-6pm depending on the school)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute before starting work (Required)

arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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