Arts in Action

After-School Program Leader Job Description

ABOUT US:

Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in Fall 2011 with grades K-5. The elementary program aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives.  

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 school's extended learning program by providing academic, enrichment, and supervisory support to students during after-school hours. Under the direction of school and program leadership, the After-School Program Leader works with individual students and small groups to reinforce classroom instruction, promote student engagement, support positive behavior, and foster a safe, inclusive, and enriching learning environment. This position collaborates with teachers and staff to support students' academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs while contributing to the overall success of the after-school program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and submit lesson plans.
• 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 maintain a welcoming, safe environment for all students.

• Reports problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards, to the after-school coordinator or Director of Community Engagement & Enrichment.
• Clean and organize the classroom space used during the program hours.
• Picking up students from their classroom and taking them to the eating area for supper.
• Support enrichment teachers during assigned enrichment classes.
• Actively supervise students and keep students safe.
• Enforce activity and safety rules in school buildings and on school property.
• Other duties as assigned by the School Directors or Direct supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of HS diploma and currently enrolled in a Community College or University. 
• Demonstrated successful experience working with elementary-age students.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders. 
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. 
• Ability to recognize areas of concern relating to student issues. 
• Solutions-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution.
• Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Effective instructional strategies and practices. 
• Effective engagement and management techniques. 

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 (to move classroom, art, and other teaching materials/supplies).
• The physical ability to participate in repetitive movements (typing, sitting down).
• The physical ability to occasionally crouch down or squat (assisting in first aid duties).
• This position works primarily indoors, indoor offices with some outdoor work (including eating and common area(s), school amphitheater, 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 (60 degrees to 110 degrees); variances in weather conditions (snow, rain, etc.); noise which can range from quiet to loud (over 400 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 prioritize 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, non-exempt hourly position that follows the academic school year calendar, with the possibility of additional summer employment based on organizational needs and program availability. The wage rate is $25.00 an hour. 

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, the organization offers an optional employee-paid benefits package for part-time staff that may include life insurance, Aflac supplementary insurance plans, Legal/ID Shield, Pet insurance, and METRO E-Pass in accordance with applicable plan documents and organizational policies.

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.