On-Call Program Aide for After School Programs

About the role

AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities) is a mission‑driven non‑profit organization that develops affordable, workforce, and mixed‑income rental housing in the Virginia, Washington DC, and Baltimore regions, managing over 8,000 apartment units in 50+ communities and providing educational programs and social services through its Resident Services team. The residents are at the heart of AHC’s work; the organization builds opportunities by creating quality homes with holistic resident services, driving change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment. Resident Services aims for transformational engagement—building healthy, beautiful, and equitable communities so residents can create the homes, neighborhoods, and lives they want. Its programming rests on four cornerstones: Education, Economic Mobility, Health & Wellness, and Community Engagement. The On‑Call Program Aide provides temporary coverage and support in AHC Education programs when regular staff are absent or additional support is needed. This as‑needed role may serve different program sites and age groups in elementary school, helping maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging out‑of‑school time environment while supporting students and implementing activities and lesson plans provided by site staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support and supervision during the absence of regular program staff.
• Facilitate educational, recreational, and enrichment activities as directed by site staff.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging out‑of‑school time environment.
• Follow lesson plans, program schedules, and established routines provided by site staff.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, and staff.
• Supervise and ensure the well‑being of students throughout the shift.
• Support positive youth development practices and behavior management strategies.
• Assist with program setup, cleanup, and preparation of materials as needed.
• Adhere to all AHC policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children or in educational or youth development settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different age groups, program settings, and locations.
• Ability to work independently and follow provided lesson plans and instructions.
• Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, and professional.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

Schedule

• On‑call, as needed.
• Typical school‑year program hours occur Monday through Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; specific site schedules vary (some 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., others 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.).
• Summer program hours may vary and generally occur during daytime hours.
• Advance notice will be provided whenever possible; however, same‑day coverage requests may occasionally occur.
• No guaranteed weekly hours; hours vary based on program needs, staff absences, and site coverage requests.
• Typical assignments range from 2 to 12 hours per week during the school year, depending on availability and program needs.
• Location could be any of AHC’s seven sites in Arlington.