Middle School After-School Program Leader (26-27 School Year)

Middle School Program Leader Job Description

ABOUT US:

Arts in Action Community Middle School opened in Fall 2016 and serves grades 6-8 students. We believe that all students deserve access to the arts. We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, inclusive and meet the diverse needs of all learners. We believe social justice is integral to education and aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community, and the world.

For more information on the school's mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org.

OUR MISSION: To empower, prepare, and inspire students in Los Angeles to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic arts-enriched and nurturing school environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The after school program leader supports the educational program and assists their assigned teachers and students by working with students or small groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and submit lesson plans in a timely manner
• Lead and facilitate homework help sessions, enrichment activities, and physical education activities
• Ensure students are safely signed in and out of the program daily using our student attendance software
• Create and ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all students

• Reports problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards, to the After-School Coordinator and School Director.
• Clean and organize the classroom space used during the program hours
• Actively supervise students and keep students safe
• Enforce activity and safety rules in school buildings and on school property
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of HS diploma and currently enrolled in college 
• Demonstrated successful experience working with middle school aged students
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with staff and parents alike
• Bilingual (oral & written) Spanish/English is a plus!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized skills in at least one of the following:
  • Cheerleading Coaching
  • Sports Coaching (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, etc.)
  • Photography
  • Video Games
  • Associated Student Body (Student Government)
  • Cooking
  • Yearbook
  • Film Making
  • Etc. (bring your ideas!)

PHYSICAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The conditions herein represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. These physical standards are generic, and tasks may vary depending on the school or specialized site assignment. The information in this physical standards description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties as assigned.

• The physical ability to stand and or walk frequently.
• The physical ability to seldom carry up to 20 pounds (for mail delivery)
• The physical ability to participate in repetitive movements (typing, sitting down, filing paperwork) 
• The physical ability to occasionally crouch down or squat (assisting in first aid duties)
• This position works primarily indoors in indoor offices with some outdoor work (including eating and common area(s), auditorium, playground(s), restroom(s), stairs if applicable, and parking lot(s)) with the following possible exposures: dust; wind; sun; insects; bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste; variances in temperature (50 degrees to 120 degrees); variances in weather conditions (snow, rain, sleet, etc.); noise which can range from quiet to loud (over 250 students on campus at any given time); fast-paced work environment with possible stressful situations and needs to multitask; traffic congestion; playground projectiles such as baseballs, footballs, basketballs, etc.; intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students; and, dealing with students, parents, employees and the general public who may exhibit unpredictable or anti-social behavior.
• Employees in this position may have a higher level of exposure to illness or infection from students. 
• May be exposed to students who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable behavior, display physically aggressive behavior, and insult your characteristics, including appearance, age, sex, and race.
• There is also frequent contact with staff and the public.
• Handle quick turnaround times, multiple deadlines, and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Handling high levels of stressful situations and responsibilities
• The ability to be present during the hours necessary  to complete the requirements of the position
• Consistent attendance
• Other responsibilities as needed

WAGE AND BENEFITS: This is a part-time, 10-month hourly position for the academic year with the option of summer work. The wage rate is $25.00 an hour. 

Schools in Action is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions

policies, employment practices, and all other operations shall not charge tuition and shall

not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability,

religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.