Woodcraft Rangers
Kinder Club Leader - After School Program
Woodcraft Rangers, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Kinder Club Leader - After School Program
is a part-time, non-exempt role. Schedule is 20-25 hours/week with shifts varying by location. Reports to the Site Coordinator. Program hours of operation are 1:00 PM – 5:00/6:00 PM (varies per location). Locations include LAUSD (SFV, South LA, South Gate, Huntington Park, West LA/Westwood), Garvey Elementary School District (Rosemead/San Gabriel/Monterey Park), Green Dot Public Schools (LA), Inner City Education Foundation (View Park), Aspire Public Schools, Brightstar Schools, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Lennox School District (Lennox), Pomona Unified School District (Pomona) and Claremont Unified School District (Claremont). Why you should join: Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving youth?
What Woodcraft Rangers Do
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment and summer learning. The organization has expanded its services to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program that supports approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County.
Job Summary
Junior Rangers Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers participants and will support clubs of up to 10 participants. They should be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoy working with young people in an outdoor, summer setting. A site coordinator oversees the program and a community liaison supports the site coordinator. Staff can choose to work in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both.
Role Overview
Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional). Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all participants, staff, and families. Develop and lead age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with a whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.). Activity plans are supported by WR's activity catalog. Monitor participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities. Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders. Collaborate with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase participants’ work and accomplishments. Request required materials in a timely manner so the Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget. Comply with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including up-to-date trainings and required certifications. May be required to attend off-site field trips. Participate in staff development training, as required, approximately 15 hours spread over multiple weekends/intersessional days in spring. Junior Rangers Club Leaders are accountable to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties. Other related duties as assigned.
Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers
Sick time Lifecraft Upward Mobility Career development The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community
Ideal Candidate
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths. Individuals should be comfortable presenting and speaking in front of staff and peers during in-person training.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance TB Test clearance First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR) Work well with young children and/or youth Good oral and written communication Computer literacy and willingness to learn 6 months experience supervising a group of early education aged children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in early education or child development Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling
Physical and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer; frequently talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to a computer monitor and typical office noise; reasonable accommodations available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics.
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Kinder Club Leader - After School Program
is a part-time, non-exempt role. Schedule is 20-25 hours/week with shifts varying by location. Reports to the Site Coordinator. Program hours of operation are 1:00 PM – 5:00/6:00 PM (varies per location). Locations include LAUSD (SFV, South LA, South Gate, Huntington Park, West LA/Westwood), Garvey Elementary School District (Rosemead/San Gabriel/Monterey Park), Green Dot Public Schools (LA), Inner City Education Foundation (View Park), Aspire Public Schools, Brightstar Schools, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Lennox School District (Lennox), Pomona Unified School District (Pomona) and Claremont Unified School District (Claremont). Why you should join: Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving youth?
What Woodcraft Rangers Do
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment and summer learning. The organization has expanded its services to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program that supports approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County.
Job Summary
Junior Rangers Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers participants and will support clubs of up to 10 participants. They should be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoy working with young people in an outdoor, summer setting. A site coordinator oversees the program and a community liaison supports the site coordinator. Staff can choose to work in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both.
Role Overview
Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional). Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all participants, staff, and families. Develop and lead age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with a whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.). Activity plans are supported by WR's activity catalog. Monitor participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities. Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders. Collaborate with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase participants’ work and accomplishments. Request required materials in a timely manner so the Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget. Comply with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including up-to-date trainings and required certifications. May be required to attend off-site field trips. Participate in staff development training, as required, approximately 15 hours spread over multiple weekends/intersessional days in spring. Junior Rangers Club Leaders are accountable to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties. Other related duties as assigned.
Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers
Sick time Lifecraft Upward Mobility Career development The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community
Ideal Candidate
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths. Individuals should be comfortable presenting and speaking in front of staff and peers during in-person training.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance TB Test clearance First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR) Work well with young children and/or youth Good oral and written communication Computer literacy and willingness to learn 6 months experience supervising a group of early education aged children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in early education or child development Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling
Physical and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer; frequently talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to a computer monitor and typical office noise; reasonable accommodations available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics.
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