Afterschool Assistant Site Coordinator

About the Role

Arc Experience brings learning to life through before‑and‑after‑school programs serving youth across Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Imperial Valley. The Assistant Site Coordinator works directly with students while also handling leadership and administrative responsibilities such as developing lesson plans, tracking attendance, and ensuring grant compliance. This part‑time, non‑exempt position reports to the Site Coordinator of the school site and offers opportunities to build real‑world skills, gain leadership experience, and make a meaningful community impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Coordinator as the second point of contact for parents and administrators.
• Oversee the safety and well‑being of students during after‑school activities.
• Establish and enforce rules and expectations to promote positive behavior.
• Coordinate, manage, and participate in indoor and outdoor enrichment activities.
• Attend trainings or staff meetings to stay updated on best practices in childcare, safety, and program management.
• Address challenging behavior constructively, involving supervisors or parents when necessary.
• Facilitate sign‑up procedures to ensure accurate attendance tracking.
• Create unique clubs for students (e.g., career readiness, cooking, anime, dance).
• Organize and lead activities such as homework help, recreational games, arts and crafts, and educational projects.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working in after‑school programs or youth recreation, especially in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable speaking with both children and parents.
• College transcripts showing 48+ credit units completed, or successful completion of an academic proficiency exam.
• Negative TB test result and successful Live Scan background check.
• English‑Spanish bilingual ability (preferred, makes resume stand out).
• If required by the school, documentation of full COVID‑19 vaccination.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, part‑time.
• Morning shift (optional): 6 am – 8 am.
• Afternoon shift: 2 pm – 6 pm (one day per week is a minimum day, typically around 12 pm – 6 pm depending on the school).