Youth Leader Before/After School Program

Salary: $19.43 - $21.42 Hourly
Location : Charter Oak Unified School District, Covina, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: CL24/25-12
Department: Enrichment Program
Opening Date: 07/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION


Opening Date: July 16, 2024
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.
RECRUITMENT TYPE

OPEN - anyone may apply.

Currently, the District has 14 vacancies varying in hours from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm, 9 months per school year. The eligibility list being established will be used to fill the current vacancies, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies that may occur within one year.


The examination process consists of supplemental questions within the application, a job-related written examination, and a qualification appraisal interview, followed by a selection interview for candidates in the top three ranks.


BASIC POSITION INFORMATION

Under the direction of the Enrichment Program Site Supervisor, assist in the supervision of children, assist them with homework assignments, and instruct them in a variety of play, craft, and game activities; perform child care support and follow-up activities for elementary and intermediate school children in an Extended Day Enrichment Program before and after school hours.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Youth Leader Before/After School Program provides before and after-school childcare to district and local K-12 community students. Incumbents assist in the planning of individual and group activities to stimulate and reinforce learning, according to the ages and needs of the children.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Participate and lead small groups in games, crafts, and team sports activities. E
• Provide appropriate social skills to children; monitor and evaluate behavior; discipline when necessary using a variety of behavioral shaping techniques. E
• Conduct story time, cooking, and singing activities for children; conduct rest periods for students as appropriate. E
• Administer routine first aid and seek assistance for serious illness or injury situations when necessary; observe and report the health needs of students. E Assist in maintaining simple records and reports including attendance and parent payments according to approved procedures. E
• Maintain confidentiality of pupil and school information. E
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain the center in a safe, sanitary, and orderly condition. E Assist children with homework; assist with various educational activities including computers. E
• Inspect and review game activity areas and equipment to ensure that the play and game activities are conducted in a safe environment. E
• Assist in implementing and supervising a planned daily schedule of activities for children; assist children with a variety of activities. E
• May collect monies from students as a result of fundraisers.
• May administer medication under specific guidelines.
• Interact with parents and others; explain programs and procedures as necessary.
• May distribute simple meals and/or snacks for students.
• May assist individuals or small groups of students to reinforce learning activities.
• Display children's work on walls and bulletin boards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E , which identifies essential duties, required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Practical learning patterns and behavior of children.
• Basic concepts of child development and of behavior.
• Equipment, supplies, and materials used in an enrichment program.
• Number concepts.
• Basic First Aid.
• Health and safety guidelines and regulations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic math.
• Simple record keeping.
• Reading and writing.

Ability to:

• Oversee enrichment program student activities.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Motivate children to participate in learning activities.
• Maintain emotional control in challenging situations.
• Recognize hazards to safety.
• Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to educational enrichment program programs.
• Perform routine clerical work, such as posting figures, sorting, measuring, cutting, filing, and duplicating.
• Learn to operate educational technologies, machines or devices that aid students in support of their enrichment activities.
• Work well with children.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or equivalent, and at least one year working with children in an organized setting. Experience working in a school setting is preferred.
LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Some incumbents in this position may be required to possess a valid California driver's license. First Aid and CPR certificates.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT


Classroom type environment

Playground
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and to observe children indoors and outdoors.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to participate in physical activities and games with children.
• Bending at the waist, lifting, kneeling or crouching to assist children.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT


Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.
APPOINTMENT


In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance. Failure to do so shall result in the employee's termination.
Holidays
Up to 16 paid holidays per year depending on months worked for all regular classified employees. Holidays are prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year.

Vacation
Paid vacation is prorated for all regular classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified staff and classified management. For the purpose of vacation, a "month of service" is defined as fifteen (15) or more calendar days of paid status in any one calendar month.

1-5 years of service - One day of vacation will be earned per month of service.

6-10 years of service - One and one-quarter (1.25) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

11-15 years of service - One and one-half (1.5) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

16-19 years of service - One and one-sixth (1.6) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

20-24 years of service - One and three-quarter (1.75) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

25 + years of service - Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

Health and Welfare Benefits

Medical Benefits - For full-time classified employees working 40 hours per week, the District will pay 100% of the premium of the least expensive family medical insurance plan (for the employee and eligible dependents). For classified employees whose assignment is less than full time, but 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay a proration of the premium payment for the medical insurance plan based on the hours per week of the position.


Dental Benefits - For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for dental benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.

Vision Benefits - For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay up to 100% of the premium for vision benefits for the employee and eligible dependents, depending on which plan is selected by the employee.

Life Insurance Benefits
For classified employees working 15 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for life insurance coverage for the employee of $35,000 ($50,000 for confidential and classified management employees).

The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible classified employees:

*Medical: Health Net HMO/Select

*Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)

*Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP) or Safeguard Vision

*Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected.

Retirement
The District participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Lifetime retirement benefits are provided for eligible retirees. Classified employees working 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in CalPERS (employees make a mandatory 8% contribution).

Paid Sick Leave
All regular classified employees earn paid sick leave based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District and is prorated on the hours and months worked per school year. For example, employees working 12 months per year will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave during each school year. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit.

Salary Step Increments
Regular classified employees receive a step increase of 2.5% annually based on their service in the District. Longevity increments of 5% additional salary are granted at the beginning of the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th year of service in the District, which are cumulative.

Please see Human Resources for complete benefit information.

The information provided above was updated April 2025.
01


I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

02


Did you graduate from high school or do you have a GED certificate?

• Yes
• No

03


Please describe your experience working with children in an organized setting (include any paid and/or volunteer experience). Please be sure to provide the name of the organization(s), your job title(s), and your dates of employment while conducting these job duties. Please do not state "see resume".
04


Do you currently possess, or, as a condition of employment, are you willing to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certificates?

• Yes
• No

Required Question