Program Leader - After School Program

Position Summary

The LA Conservation Corps After School Program operates extended-day academic and enrichment activities at schools in diverse communities of Los Angeles.  Providing services to more than 2,500 students daily, Program Leaders mentor and offer expanded learning and enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of students, parents, schools and communities.  Reporting to the Site Supervisor and Program Manager/Coordinator, the Program Leader implements homework assistance and after-school academic enrichment (club) activities for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to students as part of the comprehensive after school experience.
• Creates and leads enrichment activities that connect academic learning and club activity in creative, innovative and fun ways.
• Recruits and maintains a minimum of 20 participating students.
• Accurately completes and maintains daily student sign-in sheets.
• Accurately completes and maintains daily student attendance in the Beyond the Bell application (BTB App).
• Accurately completes monthly activity plans and calendars.
• Ensures adherence to program policies, goals, and philosophy.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Attends occasional Saturday/weekday trainings.
• Mentors and acts as positive role model for student participants.
• Commitment to completing your Professional Development plan.
• Reports to Site Supervisor.
• Prepares written and oral reports, as needed.
• Communicates daily with Site Supervisor all things pertaining to program.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
• Utilizes Corps issued electronics.
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft applications including Microsoft Word.
• Enrolls and updates students and their groups in the Beyond The Bell Application (BTB App).
• Ensures that web timecards are accurately completed by the assigned due date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (from an accredited institution).
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• AA Degree and/or currently attending college
• Demonstrated ability to work well with UTK-12 students and youth.

Other Requirements  

• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed. 

• California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.  

• Occasional use of private vehicle for company purposes; validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the State of California.  Mileage will be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate. 

• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)  

• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.   

• Reference checks will be conducted.  Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.  

Application Procedure  

Upload cover letter and resume.  The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States. 

You will be requested to complete an application at a later date if you are chosen for an interview.  Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion.  The interview will cover education and experience requirements.  Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled. 

AAO/EEO Statement 

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination. 

LA Conservation Corps 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

www.lacorps.org