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HIRING NOW - Program Leaders for Drew Middle School in South Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Site Supervisor and Program Coordinator/Manager, the Program Leader implements homework assistance and after-school academic enrichment (club) activities for elementary and middle school students.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide academic assistance to elementary, middle, and high school students as part of comprehensive after school experience.
- Lead enrichment activities that connects academic learning and club activity in creative, innovative and fun way.
- Recruit and maintain minimum number of participating students.
- Accurately complete and maintain daily sign-ins.
- Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- Attend occasional Saturday/weekday trainings.
- Mentor and act as positive role model for student participants.
- Other duties as assigned.
INTERESTS AND ABILITIES – We are seeking program leaders with skills in the following:
- Academic Enrichment: Assist students with Homework, English, ESL, Math and other subjects
- Educational Enrichment: Video Games, Fine Art, Comic Book Art, Cooking, Cosmetology, Barbering, Music Appreciation, and others
- Recreational Enrichment: Cooking/Nutrition, Cheer, Hip Hop Dance, Majorette, Drill Team, Basketball, Football, Soccer, and others
- Others: Robotics, S.T.E.A.M., Student Supervision and Others
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Ability to work with diverse populations and motivate adults to meet program goals.
- Demonstrate ability to work well with school-aged youth.
- Responsible, professional, organized and multi-task oriented.
- Able to independently conduct and facilitate professional and productive working environment.
- Ability to build rapport with all stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
- Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.
- Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
- Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a team member in support of the overall project.
- Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
- Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others in the same.
- Ability to work independently.
- Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), software knowledge and Internet research ability.
- High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
- Uses good judgment; evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes.
- Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
- Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Responsible, reliable, dependable, organized and professional.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with K-12 children and youth.
- Commitment to education.
OTHER DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.
- Pass a post-offer Drug Screening for illegal drugs.
- Employment in this position is contingent on continuance of funding for the program.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Traditional Schools - 180 days of school year per contract (LAUSD 2025/2026)
- 15-18 hours a week; Monday through Friday. (Additional hours possible)
- Occasional Saturday Morning Professional Development Trainings
WAGES, BENEFITS AND EVALUATIONS:
- Employment Status: Contract Employee
- Hourly Rate Range: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour
- Some Benefits
- Performance reviews will be conducted by Program Manager
The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.You will be requested to complete an application at a later date if you are chosen for an interview. Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion. The interview will cover education and experience requirements. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.
AAO/EEO STATEMENT
It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.
LA Conservation Corps Equal Opportunity Employer
www.lacorps.org
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- after school program: 1 year (Preferred)
- student supervision: 1 year (Preferred)
- video games : 1 year (Preferred)
- homework help: 1 year (Preferred)
- basketball: 1 year (Preferred)
- soccer: 1 year (Preferred)
- flag football: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90001 (Required)
Work Location: In person
