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

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 the Role:

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:

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 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 5 days per…