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Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and with noteworthy support from Program Ambassador Kobe Bryant, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of students each day through after-school activities centered around academic support; health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning.

In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Montebello School District, and charter school organizations, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing the safety of students in the after school hours. The organization serves over 8,000 students daily at 44 schools located in at-risk areas throughout LA County, which include: 12 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and seven high schools.
As ASAS-LA Program Ambassador for the past 5 years, Kobe Bryant has provided tremendous support and life changing experiences to All-Star students.
The organization is part of the national After-School All-Stars, which provides after school programs in 14 regions, serving over 92,000 students.

BASIC ASSIGNMENT:

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 Specialist, the Program Leader will provide a safe environment that educates, enlightens and inspires youth in a school setting.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and assist in planning (prep-time) and implementation of the daily after-school program under the direct supervision of a Program Specialist.
• Responsible for writing leson plans and offering activities that incorporate California State Standards throughout the school year.
• Maintain a 20:1 ratio using dynamic student recruitment and retention strategies.
• Lead and assist in preparing a creative environment using academic, cultural and recreational enrichment including the preparation of needed supplies and materials.
• Use age-appropriate methods that include youth development principles.
• Supervise participants in the activity areas.
• Maintain professional attitude, rapport and appearance with all program stakeholders.
• Communicate with school staff, parents and other family members regarding program activities, student needs, academic performance, and events.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary.
• Willing to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students in grades K-12 in recreational, educational and/or community youth outreach setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, parents and community leaders.
• Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED.
• FBI and DOJ Livescan Clearance required.
• Clearance of TB Test and DMV H6 printout.
• Physical ability to lead and participate in structured activities.
• Fluency in a language other than English highly desired.

Positions We Are Looking For School Year 2013-2014:

• Cheer (knowledge in competition choreography, tumbling and stunting)
• Media Art (photography, computers, graphic design, yearbook)
• Advanced Arts and Crafts (knowledge and expertise in crafting)
• Music (capabilities of playing acoustic guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, keyboards, etc)
• Cooking (can create affordable and nutritious menu for kids to cook)
• Fashion Design (teach students how to design, pattern and sew)
• Model Car/Rocket Design and Creation (assist students in car/rocket design and creation using techniques such as air brushing)
• Mural/Graffiti Arts
• Sports (experience coaching football, basketball, rugby, wrestling, volleyball, etc)
• Art (drawing, sketching, painting, etc)
• Generalist (knowledge in all general areas and willing to learn new traits)
• Theater (knowledge and experience in directing plays/skits)
• Martial Arts
• Dance (experience choreographing and knowledge in hip hop, ballet, jazz, breakdancing, contemporary, etc)

When applying, please specify what enrichment classes you can teach (i.e. arts and crafts, cheer, music, dance, etc)

PAY RATE:

$10-$12/Hour based on experience and/or education

HOURS:

15-20 hours/week depending on the school site that you are assigned

WE ARE HIRING FOR MANY DIFFERENT SCHOOLS!! The schools are located in Downtown LA, East LA, Koreatown and South LA.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.