Dance Instructor/Choreographer (After School Program)

Job Title: Elementary / Middle School Club Leader

Reports to: Site Coordinator
Direct Reports: None
Schedule: Monday through Friday 15 - 30 hours/week, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (varies per location)

About:

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. A progressive organization for its time, Woodcraft’s programs were notably inclusive, youth-led and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Celebrating a century of service this year, Woodcraft has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area. Woodcraft Rangers offers full-spectrum afterschool enrichment, summer learning and outdoor education programs for nearly 15,000 youth between 4 and 18 years old from 88 Title 1 schools throughout LA County. In addition, Woodcraft Rangers has recently launched new initiatives such as Lifecraft, a career and college advancement program focused long-term academic and career goals for its over 500 staff.

Position Information:

Woodcraft Rangers Club Leaders provides academic and enrichment support to young people after school and during program times. Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a positive learning environment for students, in-person, while adhering to CDC, and local health department guidelines. Club Leaders will support clubs in ratios of no more than 20:1. Club Leaders are responsible for a positive learning environment, academic support, providing enrichment activities and health and wellness activities. Other members of the site program team include a Site Coordinator, who oversees the program.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement engaging and enriching activities for club participants.
• Develop and implement program activities according to program goals and monthly themes.
• Recruit and maintain program participants from school community (20:1 student to staff ratio)
• Ensure students are in a safe environment (physical and emotional) at all times.
• Develop positive relationships with youth in their program, parents, and school staff.
• Develop and implement program activities according to program goals and monthly themes.
• Maintain and submit daily student attendance rosters.
• Submit lesson plans of program activities for each session in advance.
• Develop and implement “end of session “performances or displays. WR activity catalog that support the social and emotional growth of students.
• Participate in staff development trainings as required, approximately 20 hours / year.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
• High School Diploma and/or GED, AA Degree in Child Development or a related field is preferred or minimum of one year of experience as a youth group leader working with children.
• Work well with young children and/or youth.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
• Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance and CPR Certification
• Must provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by October 1, 2021 and be fully vaccinated by October 15, 2021.

Special Skills:
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer. The employees are frequently required to talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Employees may be required to submit to regular COVID-19 testing, regardless of vaccination status.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Weekly COVID Testing and Masks worn

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccine?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location