Afterschool Program Assistant SY

Job Title:

After school Program Assistant

Schedule:

Temp. Part-Time | Up to 20 hours a week (with availability from 2-6pm)

Start Date:

August 2026

Mission:
To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Vision:
That Latino students and families achieve life‑long self‑sufficiency.

• Kindness:
  The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion.
• Excellence:
  Every touch, every time, no exceptions.
• Passion:
  The energy and devotion that transforms work into a joyful pursuit.
• Teamwork:
  Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
• Perseverance:
  Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.

Do you believe in the power of education? LaAmistad is looking for applicants that exhibit our core values and want to impact the lives of Latino students and families. We are seeking a Program Assistant to support our After school Tutoring, and Parent Partnership programs for 10‑20 hours per week. Preferred hours are Monday‑Thursday, 2:00 p.m.‑6:00 p.m.

• Assists in preparing, teaching, and evaluating assigned instructional courses
• Develops supplemental teaching material and strategies to help students practice
• Support the After school Teacher with on‑site programming needs
• Assists the staff with all communication to and from the parents in English and Spanish
• Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Supports the collection and input of data for all programs
• Effectively responds to stakeholder inquiries, questions, and comments
• Prepares and distributes program documentation and details
• Creates and/or updates class syllabi or other communications as needed
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

• Bilingual native Spanish speaker preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and English (writing, listening, and speaking)
• Must have a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with parent coaching is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within diverse families
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as during parent/or community events
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word/Excel/Power Point
• Must have own transportation and hold a valid driver’s license
• Commitment to the program’s goals and mission
• Candidates over age 25 who are willing to drive a small bus/van to transport up to 14 students to after school, in addition to filling this role, will receive an additional $2/hour above their determined pay rate.

• Ability to confidently lead a group of adults or children
• Strong organizational skills along with a sense for detail and follow‑up
• Solution‑orientated and able to problem‑solve
• Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to multi‑task and meet multiple deadlines
• Proficiency troubleshooting common issues with Chromebook platform

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Start Date:

Aug 2026

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