Woodcraft Rangers·Moreno Valley, California
Ensure a safe and positive learning environment for TK and Kindergarten students in small group settings. Develop and lead age-appropriate activities focused on a whole-child approach, including social-emotional learning and skill building.
Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path. What We Do: Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,250 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Candidates should be comfortable presenting and speaking in front of staff and peers during in-person training, and genuinely enthusiastic about working with young children in an outdoor or school-based setting.
Early Bird / Later Gator / Afterschool Val Verde operates a staggered instructional schedule for TK and Kindergarten students. Woodcraft Rangers staff provide supplemental programming that wraps around each cohort's district instruction time.
Early Bird — Approx. 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM Later Gator — Approx. 7:45 AM – 1:00/2:00 PM Afterschool/PM — 2:00 pm – 6:00 PM
Junior Rangers Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun, safe, and positive learning environment for TK and Kindergarten participants in clubs of up to 10 students. This is a hands-on, on-site role that requires enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine love of working with young children. Junior Rangers Leaders work alongside a Site Coordinator and Community Liaison and have the opportunity to grow, connect, and make a direct impact on participants' experience.
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Requires a high school diploma and either 6 months of experience supervising early education children or 6 units in child development. Candidates must pass an assessment in math, reading, and spelling and obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
