After School Program Leader; TK

Job Title: Youth Leader OR Youth Leader Substitute

Employment Type:

Hourly part-time

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.

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

• 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

1. Graduation from High School, AND

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

Must be able to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours.

• 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,…