High School Instructor / Part-time

Mariachi Instructor - After-School Program

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday 3:30pm – 6:30pm (varies per location)

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

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 . As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth is innately good, deserves the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,500 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 160 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for club participants and will support clubs of approximately 20 children. Other members of the team include a site coordinator, who oversees the program and a community liaison who supports the site coordinator. All staff can choose between working in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both.

The Club Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites.

Teach and lead Mariachi instruction across guitarrón, vihuela, violín, trumpet, and acoustic guitar, adapting lessons to varying skill levels. Minimum 1 year of experience performing or teaching Mariachi required.

Design and lead fun, age-appropriate program activities aligned with a whole-child approach (social-emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership), using WR's activity catalog as a resource.

Request materials ahead of time so the Site Coordinator can keep supplies stocked and on budget.

Attend off-site field trips and staff development trainings as required (~15 hours across weekends/intersessional days in spring).

Report to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager on assigned duties.

The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 1 year of experience working with High School children in school or recreational settings.
• Experience supporting students with intellectual/development disabilities
• Understanding of inclusive practices and various disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer.

Active school site and program settings with indoor/outdoor activities.

Interaction with children, families, and partner school personnel.

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law.