After School Program Assistant

Mission

Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student success and community development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the After School Program Coordinator, after school providers, and school staff to support After School programming and to implement student assessment and other evaluation tools
• Coach sports and other recreational activities during After School programming (may include some Saturdays for team sports games)
• Assist with enrichment activities and events such as visual and performing arts, technology, leadership, and recreation activities as indicated by Safe Passages staff
• Supervise and coach school-based AmeriCorps team members
• Support all transition periods including school day dismissal, snack, academic to enrichment, and program dismissal
• Assist with family outreach and after school events such as family nights and student showcases/performances
• Participate in Safe Passages professional development training sessions and monthly After School Team meetings
• Attend OUSD and School Site Staff meetings
• Other duties as needed

Necessary Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively.
• English skills are required.
• Communication skills necessary to work with children, young people, school staff, and volunteers
• Experience working with database systems to input data and generate reports
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Must have at least 48 semester units completed from an accredited college, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working on an urban school site preferred
• Clearance of TB test, background (fingerprint) check, and full FDA Approved Covid-19 Vaccination
• High level of cultural competency
• Youth development experience preferred

For Your Work/Life Balance

• 13 paid holidays & 1 floating holiday
• 100% Employer-paid insurance coverage and 75% Employer-paid domestic partner and dependent coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Chiropractic & Acupuncture Coverage
• Paid time off and sick leave accruals
• Employer-administered Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
• Employer-administered voluntary pre- or post-tax 403 (b) employee retirement contribution account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employment Classification

This is a full-time position with paid time off, sick leave, and medical, dental, and vision benefits

Work Schedule

40 hours per week: Monday - Friday. Some nights and weekends depending on planned activities and events

Compensation

12-month position at a salary range of $45,000 - $55,000 depending on site placement and experience