Senior Program Assistant

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full‑time professionals and 400+ summer and school‑year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out‑of‑school programs. Our award‑winning summer camps and after‑school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children, making a significant impact in their lives.

We are recognized for our innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education, and for our commitment to making learning engaging and accessible to all.

The Senior Program Assistant supports the Senior Program Manager in delivering EDMO programs. The primary duty is to act as a substitute for the Manager at any site, overseeing daily operations, coaching staff, ensuring a positive participant experience, and assuming additional responsibilities as needed.

• Site Management: Step in and oversee the site while the Senior Program Manager is attending other sites; manage day‑to‑day operations and call the Manager if incidents arise.
• Program Support: Assist in managing programs, planning and executing daily activities such as snack time, outdoor play, homework help, SEL, and STEAM.
• Staff Supervision: Lead and support program staff, mentor new hires, and manage the team when acting as Manager.
• Student Interaction: Observe student behavior, assess appropriateness, and apply behavioral interventions to foster positive choices.
• Parent Communication: Serve as the primary contact for parents, addressing concerns and updating them on their child’s experience.
• Relationship Building: Maintain positive relationships with all site staff, including Principals, Office Staff, Teachers, and Custodians.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain attendance records, manage site inventory, and ensure all materials are requested, received, and organized.
• Program Implementation: Collaborate with the Senior Program Manager to plan culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with EDMO values.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Ensure program standards, safety protocols, and site cleanliness are met.
• Meeting Participation: Attend staff meetings and training sessions; lead meetings as needed.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service by anticipating and addressing issues involving children, staff, or parents.
• Professional Development: Participate in all program training, professional development, and in‑season meetings.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned and step into the Manager role as required.

• Previous experience in after‑school programs or similar educational settings; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact positively with students, parents, and staff.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with timely issue resolution.
• Highly organized, managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Collaborative approach with the Senior Program Manager and team.
• Willingness and capability to step into the Manager role as needed.
• Love for working with kids and groups of students.
• Experience as a coach or educator, familiarity with SEL and STEAM learning, and experience providing feedback.
• Creative, patient, positive attitude; high sense of responsibility and dependability.
• Patience, flexibility, adaptability; self‑starter and team player.
• Previous camp or after school experience preferred; classroom teaching experience or credential a plus.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent relevant experience.
• 48 college units or ability to pass the Instructional Assistant Exam administered by EDMO.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required by the start date. Certification must include an in‑person CPR component; compensation available if not yet certified.
• Physical Abilities and
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Vision, hearing, speech, upper body…