Youth Program Leader - Long

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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Must reliably commute before starting work (required).

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.