The YMCA Expanded Learning Program is currently hiring for Program Leader positions to work with elementary school aged youth. As an Expanded Learning Program Leader, you will be supervising a group of 15-20 youth between grades Kindergarten through 6th, assisting in the coordination and implementation of the day-to-day operations of the expanded learning program. Program hours are between 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (Everyday). We offer flexible hours.
After School Sites are located in the cities of Long Beach, Artesia, Lakewood, Cerritos, and Hawaiian Gardens.
Primary job responsibilities include:
- Assist supervisor with planning and implementing the program for students in accordance with organization and agency policies.
- Comply with site policies and procedures.
- Work in a team environment.
- Develop engaging lesson plans that are age appropriate and meet organization and agency guidelines.
- Supervise students at all times.
- Create a welcoming environment for students.
- Maintain open lines of communication with site stakeholders.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and other organization/agency functions as required by supervisor.
- Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a desire to be role models, coaches, and mentors for students!
Skills/ Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Additionally, demonstrate proof of 48 completed college units or pass district’s Instructional Aide exam. Childhood Education/Child Development units preferred.
- Current CPR and 1st Aid Certification required within first 3 months of employment.
- Clear the Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
- Conduct health exam and TB test.
- Clear Drug Test Screening.
- Proof of immunization for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza.
- Complete New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention Training.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Minimum of six-months experience working with and supervising children.
- Experience with MAC and PC format computers is preferred.
- Bilingual with English/Spanish preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person