Youth Program Leader - Downtown LA

About the role

Make a Difference Today! Do you love working with kids? Can you inspire young people to reach their full potential? Do you have a special talent, hobby, or passion you’d love to share? If you said yes — we want to meet YOU!

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through before and after-school programs that serve youth across Southern California — from Los Angeles to San Diego to the Imperial Valley. We truly value our team members and invest in their growth — helping you build real-world skills, gain leadership experience, and make a lasting impact in your community. Our Program Leaders are the heart of Arc! They work directly with our most important clients — our students! — guiding them through social-emotional learning, homework help, enrichment activities, and new adventures every single day. Join us to make learning fun, spark confidence, and create unforgettable moments after school!

The Program Leader position is part-time, non-exempt and reports to the Site Coordinator of the school site.

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 (e.g., career readiness, cooking, anime, 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.
• Strong communication skills with both children and parents.
• College transcripts showing 48+ college credit units completed OR passing an academic proficiency exam.
• Negative TB test and passing a Live Scan background check.
• English-Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation required if mandated by the school site.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (required)
• Afternoon shift: 2pm–6pm (one day per week is a minimum day, approximately 12pm–6pm depending on the school)
• Ability to reliably commute before starting work (required)