After-School Program Leader (Floater) - Hawthorne

Club Leader Floaters play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for participants, supporting groups of approximately 20 children. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections, foster positive experiences, encourage creativity and play, and make a lasting impact on each participant's development.

Club Leader Floaters work as part of a collaborative team that includes a Site Coordinator, who oversees daily program operations, and a Community & Family Liaison, who provides additional support to the site and its programming.

• Sick time
• Lifecraft
• Upward Mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and supportive environment for students, both physically and emotionally.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful culture that values diversity among participants, staff, and families.
• Plan and lead fun, engaging, age-appropriate activities that support whole-child development, including social-emotional learning, skill building, self-confidence, and leadership. Activity planning resources are provided.
• Monitor student attendance and participation to ensure consistent engagement in program activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with fellow staff and supervisors to plan culminating events and activities that celebrate participants' achievements and accomplishments.
• Request program materials in a timely manner to ensure availability and adherence to budget guidelines.
• Comply with all safety procedures, emergency protocols, required trainings, and certification requirements.
• Participate in off-site field trips as needed.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and submit them daily.
• Attend required professional development and staff training sessions, totaling approximately 15 hours throughout the spring and scheduled across weekends and intersession days.
• Work closely with the Site Coordinator and Program Manager to fulfill assigned responsibilities and support program goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required ; an Associate's degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM .
• Willingness and ability to travel between assigned program sites as needed. Travel is typically limited to one site per day.
• Experience working in expanded learning programs , after-school programs, or youth recreation settings preferred.
• Previous experience working with K-12 students in academic, recreational, or youth development settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and work with children and youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to successfully pass an assessment evaluating math, reading comprehension, and spelling skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and a willingness to learn new systems and technology.

• Frequent standing is required during working hours
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.