Program Leader (Elementary ASP)

Salary: $23.50 - $27/hour, 25 hrs/week. Part-time, non-exempt position through June 2, 2027.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Program Leader will work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for transitional kindergarten through 5th grade school-aged children. The role provides support to the After School Program/Summer Program at one of our elementary school sites, focusing on youth academic, social, and emotional development. We seek leaders who can guide students in literacy, math, STEM, and age-appropriate recreational and enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage approximately 10-20 transitional kindergarten to fifth grade students in our programs.
• Create and plan enrichment curriculum activities and lesson plans to support student learning, incorporating social-emotional learning competency skills.
• Supervise daily academic support, tutoring, enrichment, and recreational activities in the afterschool program.
• Provide supervision during supper/snack and recess time.
• Establish strong systems and structures for students to transition between program components.
• Create, follow up, and maintain consistency with behavioral management plans for whole groups and individual students.
• Develop and encourage consistent study habits and routines.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model to TK-5th grade students, aligning with program and agency goals.
• Maintain ongoing communication with site staff, teachers, and parents regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Build relationships with parents, teachers, site staff, and program participants.
• Create a positive and safe environment for all program participants.
• Provide supervision during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist in supervising youth, high school, or adult volunteers and program interns.
• Maintain timely communication with direct supervisor, program manager, and program director.
• Track student attendance and complete other reports assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all required agency and program-related training and team meetings.
• Participate in restorative circles and care team meetings if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• AA degree preferred, but must have completed a minimum of 48 college units or passed an Instructional Aide Exam.
• Passion for working with young people ages 5 and up from diverse backgrounds.
• Sense of humor, creativity, and patience.
• Knowledge of the youth development framework and practices.
• One or more years of experience planning and facilitating academic, enrichment, recreational, and social-emotional learning activities for school-aged children.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Experience working with diverse youth and families is a plus.
• Ability to develop, implement, and organize programs and special events.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to model professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and positive character for staff and participants.
• Bilingual/bicultural in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is preferred.
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday, in-person.
• Able to lift or move at least 25 lbs.

Pay

$23.50 - $27/hour, 25 hours per week.

Schedule

Part-time, non-exempt position through June 2, 2027. Monday to Friday, in-person.