Job Description

Job Summary

Join our team in supporting student success beyond the school day. The Program Assistant works directly with students in Pre-K through 4th grade, helping create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. This role assists with academic enrichment, student supervision, and the implementation of educational and recreational activities that promote the whole child’s development. This is a 10-month work schedule.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners’ lives by helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive before- and after-school environment.

Job Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and engage students during before and after school programming.
• Support instructional activities and program implementation under the guidance of the Site Supervisor.
• Provide individual and small-group tutoring to reinforce academic standards and learning objectives.
• Support diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with physical, developmental, or learning disabilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment by following all district, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Monitor student behavior and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Prepare lesson materials, classroom displays, equipment, and activity spaces.
• Facilitate activities that promote academic growth, creativity, health and wellness, and social-emotional learning.
• Participate in required professional development, meetings, and training activities.
• Model best practices in youth development, instruction, and grant-funded program implementation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, youth development, or early childhood setting required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented work ethic.
• Knowledge of child development principles and effective student engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with Department of Human Services regulations and guidelines related to childcare and early childhood programs preferred.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.

Additional Information

Benefits

Sick time

How to Apply

Asst.Program Extended Learning Pool (SY 2026 – 2027)
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Before/Aftercare Programming at the following schools:

Early Learning

• Cambridge Early Learning Center
• Casa Azafran Early Learning Center
• Ivanetta Davis Early Learning Center
• Ross Early Learning Center

Elementary School

• Cole Elementary
• Thomas Edison Elementary
• Fall-Hamilton Elementary
• Gateway Elementary
• Inglewood Elementary
• J. E. Moss Elementary
• Jones Paideia Elementary
• Henry Maxwell Elementary
• Napier Elementary
• Old Center Elementary
• Paragon Mills Elementary
• Una Elementary
• Tusculum Elementary
• Whitsitt Elementary

Details

• Date Posted: September 11, 2026
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Salary Range: 20.39/hour

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