Youth Program Leader - Downtown L.A.

Youth Program Leader - Downtown L.A.

Equitas Academy 1 - Los Angeles, CA 90015

Make a Difference Today!

Do you love working with kids? Can you inspire young people to reach their full potential? Do you have a special talent, hobby, or passion you'd love to share?

If you said yes — we want to meet YOU!

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through before and after-school programs that serve youth across Southern California — from Los Angeles to San Diego to the Imperial Valley.

We truly value our team members and invest in their growth — helping you build real-world skills, gain leadership experience, and make a lasting impact in your community.

Our Program Leaders are the heart of Arc! They work directly with our most important clients — our students! — guiding them through social-emotional learning, homework help, enrichment activities, and new adventures every single day.

Join us to make learning fun, spark confidence, and create unforgettable moments after school!

What a typical day for a Program Leader is like:

• Greet and welcome kids to the program at the end of their school day.
• Organize and lead activities, including homework help, recreation games, arts and crafts, and educational projects.
• Join in indoor and outdoor enrichment activities.
• Create unique clubs for students. For example, we have a variety of clubs at our schools, including career readiness, cooking, anime, and dance!
• Maintain a secure environment by following safety protocols, monitoring student behavior, and managing group dynamics.
• Oversee the safety and well-being of students during after-school activities.
• Encourage participation and enthusiasm while adapting activities to meet students' diverse needs and interests.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you will need:

• At least one year of experience working in after-school programs or youth recreation, especially in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• To be a good communicator and be able to talk to both kids and parents comfortably.
• College transcripts that show you have 48+ college credit units completed OR take and pass an academic proficiency exam.
• To get a TB test (and provide proof that it is negative) and pass a Live Scan background check.
• If you are an English-Spanish bilingual speaker, your resume will stand out!

If the school you will be working at requires a Covid-19 vaccination, then you must provide documentation that shows you are fully Covid-19 vaccinated.

The Program Leader position is part-time, non-exempt. This position reports to the Site Coordinator of the school site.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (required)
• Afternoon Shift: 2pm-6pm (one day of the week is a minimum day which is around 12pm-6pm depending on the school)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute before starting work (required)

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.