Company Description

Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and with noteworthy support from Program Ambassador Kobe Bryant, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of students each day through after-school activities centered around academic support; health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning.

In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Montebello School District, and charter school organizations, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing the safety of students in the after school hours. 

As ASAS-LA Program Ambassador for the past five years, Kobe Bryant has provided tremendous support and life changing experiences to All-Star students.
The organization is part of the national After-School All-Stars, which provides after school programs in 14 regions, serving over 92,000 students.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct and manage 20 students within a classroom setting (by yourself).
•  Provide homework/academic assistance and curriculum instruction.
• Share and teach talent and/or hobby to students year round for 6 to 8 week sessions (August 2015 -- June 2016).
•  Support the vision and goals of the organization.
•  Work cooperatively with site team in creating a safe, fun and supportive environment for students served in after school program.
• Participate in on-going trainings, workshops and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (prefer some college education but is not required)
• Excellent interaction skills with children, including classroom and behavior management. 
• Positive interpersonal and highly effective time management skills. 
• Flexibility and ability to "think on your feet". 
• Highly energetic and active, as well as creative and resourceful. 
• Available to work some evenings and weekends. 
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus!

Additional Information

Positions We Are Looking For:

• Cheer (knowledge in competition choreography and stunting)
• Sports (knowledgeable in basketball and/or soccer)
• Latin Dance 
• Hip Hop Dance
• Media Art (photography, computers, graphic design)
• Cooking/Baking (can create affordable and nutritious menu for kids to cook)
• Science (knowledgeable in various hands on science experiments and can make science cool and fun)

When applying, please specify what enrichment classes you can teach (i.e. arts and crafts, cheer, music, soccer, etc)

PAY RATE:

$10/Hour based on experience and/or education

HOURS:

15-20 hours/week depending on the school site that you are assigned

WE ARE HIRING FOR RICHARD MERKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL! The school is located in Downtown LA.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.