After School Staff

Position reports to: Program Coordinator

Basic Assignment:

The Program Leader will assist in providing leadership and support in academic, cultural and recreational enrichment. Under

the direct supervision of the ASAS-LA Program Coordinator, the Program Leader will provide a safe environment that

educates , enlightens and inspires youth in a school setting .
 

Qualifications:

•  Experience working with students in grades K-12 in recreational, educational and/or community youth outreach setting.
•  Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, parents and community leaders.
• Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs.
•  Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.
•  CPR and First Aid Certifications.
•  Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED, and have at least a Associates Degree or 60 college level units completed, or have successfully passed ASAS-LA 's Instructional Aideexam.
•  Livescan, FBI, DOJ Clearance required.
• Clearance of TB Test.
•  Physical ability to lead and participate in structured activities.
• Fluency in a language other than English highly desirable .

Major Functions:

•  Lead and assist in planning (prep-time) & implementation of the daily after-school program under the direction of a Program Coordinator.
•  Responsible for writing lesson plans and offering activities that incorporate California State Standards throughout the school year.
•  Maintain a 20: 1 ratio using dynamic student recruitment and retention strategies.
•  Lead and assist in preparing a creative environment using academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment including the preparation of needed supplies and materials.
•  Use age-appropriate methods that include youth development principles.
• Supervise participants in the activity areas.
•  Maintain professional attitude, rapport, and appearance with all program stakeholders.
•  Communicate with school staff, parents, and other family members regarding program activities,student needs, academic performance, and events.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Responsible for the distribution of supper/snack and daily attendance tracking.
•  Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary.
•  Willing to travel to off-site meetings, trainings and  events.
•  To perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable

related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and

may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract. This is an at-will, part-time

position with no benefits.

We are a comprehensive after-school program serving kids with the greatest needs and fewest resources. Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is the premier K-12 program for schools throughout Los Angeles County and the Lucerne Valley. We partner with numerous national and local organizations to provide high-quality free programs to the students we serve.