Learning Center Instructor – Canoga Park, CA

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Position Summary

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess strong experience working with children and youth (grades K-8), and skills necessary to lead and support educational, recreational, and wellness-based programming. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess the following expertise, experience, and skills to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities outlined below:

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Support:

• Provide homework assistance to support improved academic outcomes.
• Conduct individual and small group tutoring for students in grades K–8.
• Establish effective communication with schoolteachers and administrative staff to align support
  strategies.

Enrichment & Recreational Programming:

• Plan and lead structured enrichment activities that support social-emotional and academic
  growth.
• Organize and implement fitness, cultural, and social activities tailored to participants' needs and
  interests.
• Utilize available materials, resources, and innovative strategies to enhance the learning
  experience.

Child Supervision & Safety:

• Supervise children to ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging environment.
• Apply appropriate behavior management strategies and uphold Learning Center rules and
  organizational values.
• Know and apply emergency procedures and first aid as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment for all participants.

Family & Community Engagement:

• Interact with parents/guardians to provide updates on participant progress and promote continued
  involvement.
• Represent the organization at field trips, family events, and other special programs, including
  occasional weekends.

Administrative Support:

• Plan, coordinate, and support Learning Center and Day Camp events and activities.
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly reports (e.g., Points of Contact, program logs).
• Develop and maintain monthly Activity Calendars.
• Input and manage data in internal systems (e.g., Apricot, Google Drive).
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training.
• Follow NEW’s dress code and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to daily pick-up, carry, and set-up delivered lunches/snacks for children at each center
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds or more
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS office word, excel, access,
  etc…)

Education and Experience

• High-School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required and 48 semester or 72
  quarter units (course work must be certified as counting toward a baccalaureate degree. A copy
  of diploma and/or degree will be requested, if hired.
• One (1) year experience working with youth in teaching, tutoring or child care

Additional Requirements

• Must have access to reliable transportation provide proof of current California driver’s license,
  acceptable driving record (current DMV H6 printout), and current liability auto insurance
• Fingerprinting and TB Clearance
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekend
  Bilingual a plus