Middle School Assistant Site Coordinator - Downtown L.A.

About the role

At Arc Experience, we run before and after‑school programs that serve 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 duties. You will support the Site Coordinator, oversee student safety, develop lesson plans, track attendance, ensure grant compliance, and collaborate with school administrative staff. This part‑time, non‑exempt position reports to the Site Coordinator of the school site.

Responsibilities

• Act 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

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in after‑school programs or youth recreation, preferably in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• Strong communication skills; able to talk comfortably with kids and parents.
• College transcripts showing 48+ completed credit units OR successful completion of an academic proficiency exam.
• Negative TB test (proof required) and clearance via Live Scan background check.
• English‑Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.
• If the assigned school requires COVID‑19 vaccination, provide documentation of full vaccination.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.
• Optional morning shift: 6 am – 8 am.
• Afternoon shift: 2 pm – 6 pm (one day per week is a minimum day, approximately 12 pm – 6 pm depending on the school).