After School Program Leader - Kindergarten (El Monte, CA)

About LEARN

LEARN LA strives to encourage a culture of learning for both our students and our staff! We offer rewarding internship and job opportunities and proudly support our team members by fostering their professional development and offering promotional opportunities when possible. Join our team at LEARN LA, and see the difference you can make!

Job Location:

El Monte, CA

Grade Level:

Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten

About the role: 

EXPERIENCE WITH EARLY CHILD EDUCATION preferred.

MUST BE AVAILABLE Monday-Friday from 12:30pm-6:00pm, Thursdays 11:30am-6:00pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Youth Leaders may work at any LEARN program and/or site throughout LEARN’s service area and receive their assignments based on their availability and LEARN program needs. Under the direction of a Program/Site Coordinator, Youth Leaders work directly with an assigned group of approximately 10 TK or Kindergarten students (age 4-6) in academic, enrichment, and/or recreational activities. A Kindergarten Youth Leader ensures the safety of the students while following a prescribed program plan after school and occasionally on weekends.

What you'll do:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a group of assigned students in an academic, physical activity/sports, or enrichment activity;
• Ensure the supervision and safety of assigned students at all times during program hours;
• Provide instruction in academic or enrichment activity using materials provided by the program;
• Provide small-group tutoring and/or homework assistance;
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude;
• Arrives punctually in order to meet responsibilities on site;
• Engage youth by following, implementing, and assisting in lesson plans;
• Assist in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the program site clean and organized;
• Promote positive interactions between students, in accordance with child safety guidelines;
• Communicate student needs to Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration and parents as appropriate;
• Ensure program requirements are met on a daily basis, such as checking students in/out on the Daily Attendance Roster as well as the distribution and consumption of healthy snacks;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from High School AND
2. Passing score on the district examination for Instructional Assistants (distributed in-office during the interviewing process)

Notes:

1. Minimum 1 year of experience working with children in and early childhood education or child development setting is strongly desired.
2. Minimum 6 units of undergraduate course work in Child Development is strongly desired.
3. Undergraduate coursework toward a major or emphasis in a related field (Child Development, Education, Psychology, etc.) is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Interest in working with, mentoring, and tutoring at-risk youth;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, peers, school staff and others;
• Ability to effectively tutor students in assigned subject(s); 
• Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students;
• Ability to write basic reports summarizing events.

LANGUAGE & COMPUTER SKILLS

• The ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese is desired at many of our school sites;
• Competence with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete Live Scan and obtain Department of Justice and FBI Criminal Background Clearances, as well as Health Clearance (TB Test).
• Must be willing to work some evenings and we