Adventuretime; Before​/After School Associate

Adventure time (Before/After School) Associate

Urbandale Community School District, Urbandale, Iowa

• Job : 5748243
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

• JOB TITLE: Adventure time Associate
• CLASSIFICATION: Classified
• FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Adventure time Coordinator
• RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building administrators, district leadership
• PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day—practicing skills with small groups, supervising lunch and recess, and working collaboratively to meet building needs.
• SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 6:30 am–9:00 am or 3:30 –6:30 pm (or both)

• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Ability to relate well with students and meet developmental needs of preschool and school‑age students
  • Knowledge of child‑care/child development and age‑appropriate activities
  • Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures
  • Ability to implement and participate in program activities
  • Reliability—on time and follows through with responsibilities
  • Positive role model for students
  • Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action
  • Create collaborative working environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of district policies and procedures
• Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience
  • Some experience with supervising children preferred
• Equipment
  • Office equipment such as computers, two‑way radios, multi‑line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines

• Follow program procedures
• Assist in maintaining accurate records
• Assist team leaders or teachers during before/after‑school and/or preschool programs
• Attend weekly building staff meetings, monthly all‑staff development meetings
• Collaborate with building team leader or preschool teachers on lesson plans
• Develop positive relationships and communicate with school staff and other stakeholders
• Greet parents and students upon arrival and departure
• Provide parents with incident reports, newsletters, program changes or updates, upcoming events, and office contact information
• Maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment
• Utilize space effectively to meet students’ needs
• Maintain appropriate child/staff ratios at all times
• Follow food safety/sanitation guidelines when preparing and distributing snacks
• Participate in staff development
• Report unusual incidents to team leader or Adventure time Coordinator
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a reliable attendance record
• Other duties as assigned

• None

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movements
• Work while standing, moving, and/or walking
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working
• Normal vision and hearing with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites

• Majority of work performed in an office or school setting
• Occasional meetings outside the school day
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, hazardous materials, and emergency situations

• At‑Will Employee
• Letter of Assignment
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually

• Part‑Time

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Support Staff >
  Supervisory Aide

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