After-School Program Leader

Job Type Part-time Description

About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success.

Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California’s most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

The after-school program leader assists staff in providing a coordinated educational program based on Options for Learning’s school-age curriculum.

This role is responsible for following organization policies, supervising enrolled children, and maintaining a quality program.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing a safe and well-supervised environment;
• Assisting in providing a variety of experiences for children;
• Creating and implementing lesson plans;
• Working with children to maintain a clean environment in the classrooms, playground, lunch courtyard, and any other areas of the campus used by the program;
• Coordinating activities with school administration, teachers, and collaborative community partners;
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Actively participating in staff meetings and in-service trainings;
• Abiding by all Options for Learning’s policies and procedures;
• Completing other duties, as assigned, to create and maintain a quality program.

What you bring to the table

• Forty-eight semester units or 72 quarter units with a passing grade of C or better OR having passed the district instructional aid exam;
• Six months of experience working with children ages 5-12;
• One year of experience in an after-school program (preferred);
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• Current certification in pediatric CPR (yearly), pediatric first aid (yearly), and preventive health, which is acceptable to Community Care Licensing;
• California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance (preferred);
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred).

What we can offer you

• Medical / dental / vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee’s premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the education supervisor;
• Routine schedule is Monday through Friday, after-school hours;
• Non-exempt, 10- to 11-month position (depending on site assignment, winter, spring, and summer breaks may occur);
• Work hours may vary depending on site or classroom assignment;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at the organization’s discretion.

Salary

• $23.08 - $24.23 per hour
30+ days ago