After School Program Aide

About the role

Position Overview: The After School Program Aide will support and supervise students in grades K through 8th in a structured after-school environment. You will follow a pre-set schedule, prepare materials for activities, and maintain a safe, welcoming space for students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and execute scheduled activities under the direction of the LKC Lead.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and promote positive behavior.
• Monitor students and ensure safe play on swings and play structures during outdoor activities.
• Oversee students during meal/snack breaks.
• Supervise students during quiet homework time and provide homework assistance as needed.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Enforce program rules and promptly address behavior concerns.
• Monitor and report any incidents involving students to the LKC Program Administrator.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire program duration, including outdoor rotations, to monitor and assist students.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of activity areas.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Schedule

Work Hours: Texas, Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; occasional half days based on the campus calendar.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in working with children is a value add.
• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe, engaging and interactive environment.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

Physical and Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time for required training.
• Duties are typically performed in a school setting.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds is required, with occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
• May spend long periods of time outdoors for outside rotations.
• Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Background Checks

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check and a Texas Employees TX Fingerprint Background Check.