Educational Services Lead

Job Title: Educational Services Lead                                                                                                                Department: Learning and Career Development
Reports to: Associate Director of Learning and Career Development
Direct Reports: ELA/Writing Coordinator, Math/Science Coordinator, Teen Learning and Enrichment Coordinator
FLSA Status/Hours: 40 hours/week
Classification: Essential-Onsite

ABOUT US

At A Place Called Home (APCH), we envision a world where your zip code does not determine your future; where all children have the opportunity to find happiness and success in life. For 30 years, we have served our community — inspiring, encouraging, and supporting the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success. APCH operates as a dynamic after-school, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles, providing year-round programs and services for over 750 youth in the arts, higher education, career readiness, mentoring, sports, urban agriculture, counseling, and case management. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to support youth to stay in school, pursue higher education, enter and succeed in the workforce, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live

SUMMARY

The Educational Services Lead, under the direction of the Associate Director of Learning and Career Development, ensures day-to-day operations, academic programming, instruction and member support are managed effectively within the Educational Services program. Working closely with Workforce Readiness, Mentoring, and Higher Education teams, the Lead ensures that academic interventions, assessments, and program support are provided seamlessly, empowering members to succeed from elementary through college.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong teaching background, thrives in a collaborative environment, and demonstrates excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. This role requires adaptability, an innovative mindset, and a strong commitment to youth development and member success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of the Educational Services team to ensure alignment across programs, foster collaboration, and support staff in delivering high-quality academic programming and member services.
• Delivers engaging and effective classroom instruction to support members’ academic growth, reinforcing core subjects, study skills, and critical thinking.
• Oversee cross-content homework support and supervise: mathematics, sciences, and english language arts programming.
• Develop, maintain, and implement systems to collect academic data, track member performance, and provide feedback to improve instructional quality and outcomes for members.
• Support instructors with instructional strategies that address diverse learning needs, including English language learners and members with IEPs.
• Coordinate curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom observation to ensure quality instructional delivery.
• Manage and supervise members during program hours, special events, field trips, and summer camp.

Academic Persistence and Outcome Tracking

• Establish and monitor specific academic success metrics, including