After School Site Assistant

About the role

We are seeking dedicated and supportive K-5 After School Program Site Assistants at JFK, Discovery, Oscar Howe, Pettigrew, and Hayward Elementary Schools for the 2026/2027 school year. The Site Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Coordinator in implementing daily lessons and activities.
• Aid in behavior management, using positive reinforcement and redirection strategies.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of all children at all times.
• Help facilitate transitions between activities, ensuring the schedule runs smoothly.
• Encourage participation and foster a positive, inclusive environment for all students.
• Help with classroom organization, setup, and cleanup to maintain a structured learning space.
• Communicate effectively with staff members to ensure smooth program operations.
• Model professionalism and enthusiasm, setting a positive example for students.

Leadership Competencies

• Oral Communication: speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification when necessary; responds informatively to questions
• Written Communication: writes clearly and concisely; edits work; varies writing style to meet specific needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Planning and Organizing: prioritizes and plans own work activities; asks for needed resources; works to established goals and objectives
• Professionalism: approaches other in a polite and tactful manner; maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; follows through on commitments
• Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment; juggles competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with occasional change, delays, or unexpected events

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare setting is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to assist in managing student behaviors and reinforcing positive expectations.
• Comfortable supporting field trip activities and ensuring child safety.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to step in where needed.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Schedule & Compensation

Works 2:00pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Starting at $14 for qualified candidates. Part-time benefits include free gym membership to the YMCA and professional development opportunities.