After School Program Leader

About the role

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through before and after-school programs serving youth across Southern California. Our Program Leaders work directly with our most important clients—our students—to guide them through social-emotional learning, homework help, enrichment activities, and new adventures every day.

Responsibilities

• 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, such as 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.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in after-school programs or youth recreation, especially in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• To be a good communicator and be able to talk to both kids and parents comfortably.
• College transcripts showing completion of 48+ college credit units or passing an academic proficiency exam.
• To get a TB test (and provide proof that it is negative) and pass a Live Scan background check.
• If English-Spanish bilingual, your resume will stand out.
• If the school requires a Covid-19 vaccination, provide documentation of full vaccination status.

Schedule

This position is part-time, non-exempt and reports to the Site Coordinator of the school site. The schedule is:

• Monday to Friday (required)
• Morning Shift M-F (optional): 6:30 - 9:10 AM
• Afternoon Shift: M/T/TH/F: 2:45 - 6 PM, WED 12:30 - 6:00 PM

Ability to commute/relocate

Reliably commute before starting work is required.

Pay

The Program Leader position is non-exempt and paid hourly.

Benefits

While we offer competitive pay, we also provide other benefits to support your well-being and career growth. These may include professional development opportunities, health insurance, and more.