Job Summary:

About the EduCare Foundation

EduCare Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) educational organization providing high-quality, heart-centered student success and after-school enrichment programs for youth in low-income communities. Our mission at EduCare Foundation is to develop and manage high-quality expanded learning programs. Our programs provide participants with a safe and nurturing environment that fosters engaging learning through various senses to ensure student success

Job Details:

The program will run from June 13 - August 02, 2024, (Programming will not run on June 19 and July 3 - 4, 2024).

Program hours will be 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: Los Angeles

Openings: 20

Important Information:

• Staff must be available for all 7 weeks of programming.
• Program runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, staff must be available to work AM (7:30 AM - 1:00 PM) OR PM (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM).
• The pay rate is $20.00 Per hour, staff will work a max of 29 hours per week.
• This is a part-time temporary position

Responsibilities:

• Leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, and games.
• Ensure student safety by assisting in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Supervises students and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-in/ sign-outs for students and volunteers.
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.
• Identify student needs and communicate with the Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Completion of program paperwork daily
• Must be punctual
• Must be flexible in covering other programs or events when needed most, follow protocols and procedures presented to them at staff meetings

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED and at minimum one of the following: An Associate Degree from a recognized college or university; or Completed 12-semester units from a recognized college or university;
• 2 years experience working in youth-centered programs and/or community-based organizations
• 2 years experience teaching, leading, and/or supporting students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• 1 year’s experience working with K - 5 students.
• Communicate with students to ensure understanding and participation
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• High Energy, Flexible, adaptable, team player, Self-starter
• A valid California driver’s license Live Scan and Tuberculosis Test
• Great communication skills with both students and staff members
• Open for opportunities for growth

***Interviews are held through Zoom***

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must have previous experience working with middle or high school students. Ability to think innovatively and incorporate feedback into the development process. Ability to process and communicate information at both a macro and micro level. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) is a plus. Must be high energy, adaptable, and flourish in a team environment.

Other Qualifications: Although the employee will be assigned to a specific school site location, if EduCare’s needs change, the employee may be re-assigned to another school site location. Must be willing and able to travel to multiple locations throughout the Los Angeles area for trainings, meetings, etc. on an as needed basis. Must successfully complete the Live Scan background check prior to beginning employment. Must present proof of negative Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) dated within 60 days prior to the hire date before beginning employment. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Must complete CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment. Completion of other required trainings (i.e., worker’s compensation, training against harassment, etc.) when assigned.

EduCare Foundation will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

EduCare Foundation an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the EduCare nondiscrimination policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working in youth-centered organizations: 2 years (Preferred)
• teaching, leading, and/or supporting students: 2 years (Preferred)
• working with K - 5 students: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with students: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person