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New London Public Schools After School Program Assistant in New London, Connecticut
TITLE: After School Program Assistant REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator/District Coordinator OST Programs TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Non-bargaining unit employee. Pay is on an hourly basis based on experience. This is a part-time position that runs only during the school year. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Works successfully under the direction of the Site Coordinator to safely manage a group of students, plan and deliver age appropriate, hand-on, high quality enrichment activities. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This description of the position ofAfter-School Program Assistant Out of School Programsis for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned or adjusted by the Superintendent of Schools according to varying needs.
- Assist the Site Coordinator in managing daily operations of the out of school programs and activities at building site including snack distribution/counts, student supervision, student attendance, and development of enrichment activities.
- Work closely with school administration, staff, and teachers to ensure smooth operation of program.
- Create and foster a high-quality program that implements age-appropriate activities and projects to support the schools magnet pathway and school day learning.
- Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with students, families, principal, teachers, school staff, and program staff at building site.
- Attend professional development and training workshops and staff meetings as necessary.
- Consistently provide a friendly, professional, courteous environment where students and families feel welcome.
- Respect cultural diversity and create an inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative environment.
- Submit a daily schedule of enrichment activities to Site Coordinator every 6-8 weeks as directed by Site Coordinator.
- Submit an accurate time sheet bi-weekly on day indicated to the Site Coordinator.
- Assume such other functions as may be determined.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, be self-directed, and problem-solve
- Maturity, responsibility, professionalism, and sincere interest in working with school-aged children
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree
- Experience with school aged children and/or after-school programming and activities
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff APPLY: Please go tohttps://www.applitrack.com/newlondon/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics/Activitiesto apply. SALARY: $25.00/hour REVISED: May 2022 New London Public Schools New London, Connecticut New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.