After School Program at Winthrop- Program Assistant

After-School Program Staff

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to:

Program Coordinator/ District Coordinator OST Programs Pay: $21/hour Employment

Terms:

Part-Time, Hourly 10-month during the school year only

Position Overview:

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:

Assist the Program Coordinator in managing daily operations of the out of school programs and activities at building site including snack distribution/counts, student supervision, student attendance, development of enrichment activities. Work closely with school administration, staff, and teachers to ensure smooth operation of the program. Assist students with homework. Create and foster a high-quality program that implements age-appropriate activities and projects to support the school's 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 an accurate time sheet bi-weekly on day indicated to the Program Coordinator.

Assume such other functions as may be determined. Supervision of Year Round Camp students during 2-week break throughout the school year.

Minimum Requirements:

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 Requirements:
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable. Associates degree Experience with school aged children and/or after-school programming and activities