Before & After School Program - Enrichment Assistant

Before & After School Program
- Enrichment Assistant

Ankeny Community School District BASP
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Job : 5848057
Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,500 PK-12 students.

Ankeny CSD is the 7th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 8.03

Before & After School Program –

Enrichment Assistant

Purpose Statement

The role of Before & After School Program – Enrichment Assistant is to support the physical, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students in the out-of-school setting. They assist in implementing high-quality, hands‑on enrichment programming while creating a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, valued, and engaged.

Job Title: Before & After School Program – Enrichment Assistant
Hourly Rate: $15.75/hour

Reports To: Manager of Before & After School Programs and/or Before & After School Program Site Leader/Assistant Site Leader(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Job Details:

Employment Dates:
August – June

• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday 6:15 – 7:45 a.m.
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. (with some flexibility to arrive between 2:30-4:00 p.m.)
• No‑School Day Camps – required availability 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., as enrollment requires
• Extended Break Camp (winter, spring) – required availability 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., as enrollment requires
• Inclement Weather Program Days – per Handbook inclement weather hours

Position hours vary. Total weekly hours will not exceed 29.75; exact hours are per individual employment agreement. Positions are scheduled in sessions (approximate 9-week increments). Length of contract: one session with the opportunity to extend the position for additional sessions throughout the program year, pending satisfactory performance evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 16 years of age.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with students and staff.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility.
• Ability to take direction and a willingness to collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to implement procedures and support daily operations.
• Must demonstrate reliable attendance.
• Experience working and interacting with school‑age students, preferred.

Essential Functions

• Assist enrichment leaders in implementing lesson plans by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and assist with hands‑on projects
• Provide individual or small group support for students, including assistance with behavior intervention plans, as directed by the site leader
• Assist site leaders and enrichment leaders in communicating expectations, modeling positive behavior, and using de‑escalation and conflict‑resolution strategies when needed
• Actively engage with students and families to establish a safe, positive, engaging environment
• Supervise and actively monitor students in various settings, including classrooms and non‑classrooms, such as cafeterias, hallways, gyms, playgrounds, buses, during arrival and dismissal, and on field trips
• Provide front office coverage while facilitating student dismissal and verifying authorized pickups; perform accurate data entry; and assist with questions and general support
• Demonstrate responsible use of program resources by ensuring appropriate materials are available, properly put away, and that activity areas are cleaned and organized after use
• Present a positive, professional image of the Before & After School Program while providing exemplary customer care and following the Before & After School Program…