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Action Youth America
Arts/ Sports/ Homework Afterschool Lead
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Arts/ Sports/ Homework Afterschool Lead Action Youth America - 3.0 Orange, CA Job Details Part-time $21 - $22 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Experience teaching visual & performing arts School experience Program development High school diploma or GED Designing specialized curriculums for diverse student populations Working with students Working with students with special education needs Instructional materials development Teaching experience with young children Educational content composition projects Full Job Description Program Leader Overview A Program Leader is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and have fun. They are expected to follow the daily program schedule, actively supervise students at all times, lead engaging and age-appropriate activities, and build positive relationships with students, families, and staff. Program Leaders maintain professionalism, ensure program policies and safety procedures are followed, and work collaboratively with their Site Coordinator to create a high-quality after-school program. Duties Develop and implement dynamic arts and crafts curricula tailored to various age groups, incorporating elements of painting, sewing, photography, theater, ballet, cooking, and other creative disciplines Lead engaging classroom activities that promote childhood development, early childhood education principles, and preschool experience Manage classroom behavior effectively through positive reinforcement and age-appropriate behavior management techniques Support children's social-emotional growth by fostering a respectful and inclusive environment conducive to learning and creativity Prepare lesson plans that incorporate arts-based projects aligned with educational standards and individual student needs Guide children in developing fine motor skills through sewing, cooking projects, or other hands-on activities Maintain a safe classroom environment by ensuring proper use of art supplies and tools while adhering to safety protocols Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and school staff to monitor progress and tailor activities to meet individual needs Qualifications Proven experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting, including preschool or early childhood education roles Strong background in curriculum development in any subject across arts and sports disciplines such as theater, photography, culinary arts, or dance, soccer, basketball, volley ball. Excellent classroom management skills with the ability to engage students actively while maintaining discipline Knowledge of behavior management strategies suitable for diverse learners including those with special education needs Demonstrated ability to plan lessons that incorporate creative arts activities fostering childhood development Experience in childcare or preschool environments is highly mandatory Must have high school diploma. 48 college units required if not upturned para educator test is available to take.