Program Leader

Program Leader Hawthorne, CA Job Details Part-time $18.50 - $20.00 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Behavior management Some college Google Workspace Community engagement Maintaining an organized workspace Teacher collaboration Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Writing skills Student record keeping Tutoring Tutorial sessions Trauma response High school diploma or GED Working with children Educational games for children Organizational skills Child supervision Productivity software Clean workspace maintenance School policy and procedure enforcement Equipment inventory management Activity planning for children Communication skills Entry level Early Childhood Education Classroom management interventions Full Job Description Richstone Family Center (RFC) is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse and trauma; strengthening and educating families; and decreasing violence in families, schools and communities. In existence since 1973, RFC has established itself to provide comprehensive services that include: trauma focused treatment and therapy, crisis intervention, group support facilitation, parenting and anger management classes, home visits, psycho-educational and skill building workshops, and youth academic support programs. Kids Club is a year-round afterschool program located at Richstone Family Center. The program offers homework assistance, disguised learning opportunities, and enrichment activities for children in grades 1-8 who attend schools in the Hawthorne and Lawndale School Districts. This program is offered at a low cost and operates Monday thru Friday during after school hours and on select Saturdays. Program Leaders have the opportunity to impact the lives of youth, their families, and the community. This position provides an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to gain experience in social services, community outreach, and education. Program Leaders receive on-going training and individual coaching to enhance professional development.

Job Duties:

Responsible for creating techniques to assist children with homework, promote cooperative behavior, providing academic tutoring and enrichment programming for designated groups of up to twenty students; organize and provide recreation activities as well as applying and explaining rules. Implement effective classroom behavior management Ensure that program spaces are clean, organized and safe, and keep inventory of classroom equipment at all times. Work effectively and collaboratively with co-workers, parents, teachers, volunteers and community partners to ensure quality services are being delivered Monitor and enforce program rules to provide a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment at all times Collaborate with Program Coordinators and other staff to design and implement the program model Participate in Richstone/Kids Club special events. Complete daily attendance and other record keeping for Program Coordinators reporting and adhere to important deadlines Attend and participate in staff development meetings and trainings Serve as a role model by exhibiting and maintaining a positive learning environment through demonstrating appropriate speech, a positive attitude and encouragement

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Must have earned a high school diploma or GED; College coursework and/or units earned in Early Childhood Education highly preferred Experience working with children preferred; able to work with diverse youth Ability to develop and implement programs to help improve student's academic and social development required Must be available to work the following days and hours during the school year: Tues, Thurs, Fri from 2:00pm— 6:00pm, Mon 2:30pm—5:30pm, Wed 1:30pm—4:30pm; flexibility required. Summer schedule to be discussed. Flexible schedule including some evening and weekend availability. Qualified applicants must successfully pass Richstone's fingerprint background clearance and PPD risk assessment Must be able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Must maintain appropriate boundaries with students, parents, school personnel, and RFC staff at all times Excellent organization, writing and communication skills Act in accordance to Richstone's mission and vision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; wall sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. All applicants and employees are considered for employment, promotion, compensation, and other employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, marital or domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination based on a perceived protected characteristic is also prohibited.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.50 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 18.0 per week

Work Location:

In person