Program Leader - Long Beach, United States - Conservation Corps of Long Beach.

Conservation Corps of Long Beach.

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Long Beach, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Organization Summary

Since 1987, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) has worked to help youth realize their potential while serving the Gateway Cities area.

As a state-certified Corps, CCLB is positioned to offer its Corpsmembers access to a variety of environmental work experiences while also facilitating personal development opportunities.

More than 12,000 youth and young adults have benefitted from our unique program, and over 1,500 have received a high school diploma while working with us.

We continue to serve local youth as we work towards achieving our vision of a world where all youth and young adults thrive, are resilient, have equitable access to opportunity, and are stewards of our community and the environment.

Mission

The primary mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to support young people in realizing their potential through work, service, conservation, and education.

Position Description
Have a passion for working with children? Interested in a career with kids? The Conservation Corps of Long Beach is currently recruiting program leaders to join our After School staff for the school year

This is NOT a "Clock-in to clock-out" job We need people who are committed to enhancing the lives of children, passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of youth, and willing to invest their-selves into positive relationships and create lasting connections with the students in our program.

We want people who are understand that children are not always perfect, but who are patient enough to learn with them and from them to make their time with us the best hours of their day each and every day

In your resume, please include any experience, interests, hobbies, or activities you have that you feel you would be able to create a "club" for the students to participate in (examples would be "Dance Club" "Cooking Club" "Science Club" "Magic Club" etc.)

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

Implementing lesson plans as assigned by the Program Site Director
Ensuring emotional and physical safety of all children in the program
Ensuring correct Sign-In and Sign-Out documentation and attendance of students
Providing physical fitness though games, exercises, and activities to students
Help students grades K 8 with homework
Follow all protocol and guidelines as set by the Site Director and Program

Qualifications and Skills

Energetic personality who is not afraid to be silly with the kids
Strong leadership skills
Be able to control a class of up to 20 students
18 years of age or older
Minimum of 48 college units OR pass the Academic Abilities Test (administered by LBUSD)
Able to pass a T.B. Test and Fingerprint Background Check
MUST BE AVAILABLE to work every day Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE EVERY DAY DURING THESE TIMES)
Able to work well with others (including children, parents, program staff, and school staff)
Be able to stand for 3+ hours at a time
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required

Salary and Benefits:
- $19.68-$23.62 per hour (Salary Grade 11)

Employee Assistance Program
403(b) plan

AA/EEO Statement

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The CCLB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The CCLB expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of CCLB's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.