The LA Conservation Corps (“the Corps”) is a private, non-profit organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Los Angeles area.
MISSION
We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Site Supervisors implement programs that serve to provide middle school youth with an opportunity for developing educational and life skills to become productive, happy members of the world community.
The LA Conservation Corps is a major sub-contractor of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Beyond the Bell Branch for providing comprehensive after school programs on District campuses. Each Site Supervisor is responsible for the successful implementation of an academic enrichment program at one of these school sites.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program Implementation:
- Implement successful Monday through Friday after school program for 100-220 students that connect academic learning and enrichment activities in creative, innovative and fun way to ensure increased academic success for participating students.
- Collaborate with School and Beyond the Bell Staff.
- Support and assist Frontline Staff with recruitment and retention of students.
- Work closely with school administration, faculty, and security to provide safe, secure and enriching environment for 6th through 8th grade students for three hours each afternoon.
- Other duties as assigned.
2. Supervision:
- Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate a team of 3-8 Program Leaders and other staff in a demanding educational environment.
- Maintain positive team morale, discipline; build teamwork ethic and cooperation among members.
- Conduct weekly team meetings with Program Leaders to ensure that sufficient support and resources are being provided to meet program goals.
- Ensure adherence to program policies, goals and philosophy.
3. Communication and Compliance:
- Prepare weekly attendance logs and oral and written reports.
- Report daily to Program Coordinator.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings.