Afterschool Program Assistant (SY 26-27

Job Title:
After school Program Assistant

Schedule: Temp. Part-Time | Up to 29 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.”

The After school Program Assistant works closely with the After school Manager, Academic Coordinators, and Family Engagement Coordinator to support a variety of program needs, including but not limited to completing administrative tasks, enrolling and withdrawing students from After school and Animate Summer Academy programming, compiling and tracking student data, and providing on-site after school and summer academy staffing support.

• Work closely with the After school Manager in completing administrative tasks for the After school program.
• Work with the Academic Coordinators to support math and reading testing of students including tracking and compiling data.
• Enroll and withdraw students from the After school program and Animate Summer Academy and keep staff informed of these changes.
• Support and substitute at after school sites as needed including monitoring student progress and providing regular feedback to the After school Manager.
• Complete at least two after school site visits a week to maintain relationships with staff and students.
• Support and substitute at Animate Summer Academy as needed including providing regular feedback to the After school Manager.
• Support the Family Engagement Coordinator in communicating with families as needed.

• Strong collaboration with the office in supporting students, parents, and location staff.
• Attend mandatory program meetings and trainings as scheduled throughout the year.
• Regularly input and report measurables into EOS model database.
• Assist in identifying, attracting and retaining students through enthusiasm for and promotion of LaAmistad After school.
• Support the collection and input of data for all After school sites.
• Effectively respond to stakeholder inquiries, questions, and comments.
• Prepare and distribute program documentation and details.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Regularly input and update student record information in Salesforce.

• Fluency in Spanish and English (writing, listening and speaking).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year working on administrative tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to cultivate and build community relationships and partnerships.
• A heart for service and community.
• Solution-orientated and able to problem-solve.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
• Good communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with volunteers, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds to create a dynamic environment for students to learn and thrive.
• Must provide your own laptop.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to daily carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of one year working with school-age youth, ages 5-11.
• Ability to confidently lead a group of adults or children.
• Knowledge/experience working with the LatinX community.

This role requires an active in-person presence across program sites.

• Traveling regularly to locations throughout Metro Atlanta.
• Standing, walking, and moving between sites as needed.
• Lifting and carrying materials up to 30 pounds.
• Supporting a fast-paced, dynamic program environment.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.