Youth Leader Before/After School Program

Opening Date:  July 20, 2026




RECRUITMENT TYPE

OPEN - anyone may apply.

Currently, the District has 10 vacancies varying in hours from (3.75-hour shifts) 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm, 9 months per school year.  The eligibility list being established will be used to fill the current vacancies, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies that may occur within one year.  

The examination process consists of supplemental questions within the application, a job-related written examination, and a qualification appraisal interview, followed by a selection interview for candidates in the top three ranks.  

BASIC POSITION INFORMATION

Under the direction of the Enrichment Program Site Supervisor, assist in the supervision of children, assist them with homework assignments, and instruct them in a variety of play, craft, and game activities; perform childcare support and follow-up activities for elementary and intermediate school children in an Extended Day Enrichment Program before and after school hours.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Youth Leader Before/After School Program provides before and after-school childcare to district and local K-12 community students. Incumbents assist in the planning of individual and group activities to stimulate and reinforce learning, according to the ages and needs of the children.  



The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class.  This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Participate and lead small groups in games, crafts, and team sports activities. E
• Provide appropriate social skills to children; monitor and evaluate behavior; discipline when necessary using a variety of behavioral shaping techniques. E
• Conduct story time, cooking, and singing activities for children; conduct rest periods for students as appropriate. E
• Administer routine first aid and seek assistance for serious illness or injury situations when necessary; observe and report the health needs of students. E Assist in maintaining simple records and reports including attendance and parent payments according to approved procedures. E
• Maintain confidentiality of pupil and school information. E
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain the center in a safe, sanitary, and orderly condition. E Assist children with homework; assist with various educational activities including computers. E
• Inspect and review game activity areas and equipment to ensure that the play and game activities are conducted in a safe environment. E
• Assist in implementing and supervising a planned daily schedule of activities for children; assist children with a variety of activities. E
• May collect monies from students as a result of fundraisers.
• May administer medication under specific guidelines.
• Interact with parents and others; explain programs and procedures as necessary.
• May distribute simple meals and/or snacks for students.
• May assist individuals or small groups of students to reinforce learning activities.
• Display children's work on walls and bulletin boards.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E, which identifies essential duties, required of the classification.  This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 

Knowledge of:

• Practical learning patterns and behavior of children.
• Basic concepts of child development and of behavior.
• Equipment, supplies, and materials used in an enrichment program.
• Number concepts.
• Basic First Aid.
• Health and safety guidelines and regulations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic math.
• Simple record keeping.
• Reading and writing. 

Ability to:

• Oversee enrichment program student activities.
• Communicate orally and in writing. 
• Motivate children to participate in learning activities.
• Maintain emotional control in challenging situations.
• Recognize hazards to safety.
• Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to educational enrichment program programs.
• Perform routine clerical work, such as posting figures, sorting, measuring, cutting, filing, and duplicating.
• Learn to operate educational technologies, machines or devices that aid students in support of their enrichment activities.
• Work well with children.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and at least one year working with children in an organized setting.  Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Some incumbents in this position may be required to possess a valid California driver’s license.  First Aid and CPR certificates.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

Classroom type environment

Playground

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and to observe children indoors and outdoors.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to participate in physical activities and games with children.
• Bending at the waist, lifting, kneeling or crouching to assist children.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 

Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability. 

APPOINTMENT 

In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance.  Failure to do so shall result in the employee’s termination.