Expanded Learning Program Assistant

Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

What We Do At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

The Opportunity

KIPP SoCal provides expanded learning programs before school, after school, in summer school, or through intersession learning opportunities. These programs focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. The Expanded Learning Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Expanded Learning Manager in developing, implementing, and overseeing the Expanded Learning Program for all participating students at 1-2 KIPP SoCal campuses and managing the team members involved. The Expanded Learning Program Assistant reports directly to the Expanded Learning Program Manager.

You Should Apply If

The Expanded Learning Program Assistant role features ample opportunity to support adults while also working with amazing students in our expanded learning program so if that combination excites you, apply today. The Expanded Learning Program will continue to grow across KIPP SoCal and people excited by innovating and creating will thrive here.

Support Expanded Learning Manager in executing an expanded learning program vision, mission and goals for that supports the broader goals of KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Support with designing enrichment opportunities for students that fit their interest and passions and can be lead by the part-time team

Develop and manage schedule of academic, recreation, and enrichment activities

Supervise and ensure the safety of students at all times.

Organize and support after-school program events and field trips

Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the school enrichment program

Manage process for meals

Supply ordering and gathering

Lead the Expanded Learning Program when the Program Manager is off-site or out of the office

Communicate effectively with school administration, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders

Assist with recruitment of part-time team members

Support with observations of part-time program staff to implement quality standards-aligned programming

Maintain accurate records by completing regular audits (i.e., registration forms, attendance sheets, operational schedules, etc.)

Adhere to workplace safety guidelines, make recommendations for workplace safety

Follow school and KIPP SoCal procedures and policies for safe operation of Expanded Learning Program

Support with annual program evaluations, including surveys of students, team members and parents

Submit all required documentation on a timely basis

Bachelor’s degree preferred

2 or more years working with school-aged youth

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to work independently and work under strict deadlines

Ability to work with varied populations, such as administrators, teachers, parents, and students

Excellent computer skills, experience working with Google platform a plus

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Planning/Organization - Priorities and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, develops realistic action plans

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoughtfulness

Initiative - takes initiative in appropriate situations and goes above and beyond expectations when necessary

Relationships - develops relationships based upon trust, respect, and commitment to KIPP SoCals’s mission

Attention to KIPP SoCal Policies - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments

Full-time, Hourly, $24/hour

100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 20% of the cost

Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance

401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal

Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)

Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation

Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

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