After School Program LeaderAt — After-School All-Stars Los Angeles

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.  

Tasks:

· Lead and assist in planning (prep time) & implementation of the daily after-school program under the direction of a Program Coordinator.

· Maintain a 20:1 ratio using dynamic student recruitment and retention strategies.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth in program, legal guardians, and school staff to increase program visibility within the community.

· Maintain close communication with direct supervisor and regularly provide student attendance tracking data, program progress and concerns as set forth by the continuous quality improvement process.

· Lead and assist in preparing a creative environment using academic, cultural and recreational enrichment including the preparation of needed supplies and materials. Monitors supply needs and informs direct supervisor when supplies are needed.

· Use age-appropriate methods that include facilitating of active and engaging learning experiences.

· Actively supervise students during program activities, always ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

· Maintain professional attitude, rapport and appearance with all program stakeholders.

· Communicate with school staff, legal guardians regarding program activities, student needs, academic performance and upcoming events..

· Attend all required staff meetings and professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

· Supervise student participants to ASAS-LA field trips and events as needed.

· Responsible for the distribution and tracking of supper/snack as outlined by schools' specific protocols.

· Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of classroom and any program space used. Reports potential facility and/or equipment hazards to direct supervisor.

· Responsible for maintaining all program materials/equipment in good condition.

· Understands and effectively communicates safety standards of program; as it relates to ensuring program areas are safe, well-ventilated and well-lit.

· Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary.

· Willing to travel off-site meetings, trainings and events.

· Participates as part of a team to run quality organization wide programs by helping out where needed or directs.

Training:

initial General employer orientation (mandatory), online modules with school based trainings, weekly scheduled group meetings, job shadowing,

Learning Outcome:

Staff will be able to plan and execute daily after-school program schedules aligned with the Program Coordinator’s directives.

Staff will be able to apply recruitment and engagement strategies that maintain a 20:1 student-to-staff ratio.

Staff will be able to build supportive, developmentally appropriate relationships with students and communicate respectfully with school staff and families to enhance program visibility and trust.

Staff will be able to use age-appropriate instructional strategies that promote active learning and student engagement.

Staff will be able to supervise students effectively to maintain a safe, supportive environment during all program activities.