ES Morning Program Support Assistant

Administrative Support Part Time Part-Time Worcester, MA, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Job Title:

Morning Program Support Assistant

Location:

Elementary School

Reports To:

Building Principal, in partnership with the Before School Care Coordinator

School Year:
Salary: $15-$17 (Based on Experience)

The Morning Program Support Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively with the Before School Care Coordinator to care for and supervise students in Grades K–3 during the before-school program (7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.) and supporting the Elementary School morning opening, student arrival, and breakfast operations (8:25 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) under the direction of the Elementary School Principal. The Morning Program Support Assistant will model the character virtues and mission of the school, ensuring a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

This is a 10-month per year, part-time non-exempt hourly position.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. :
Before School Care Program (Grades K–3)

8:25 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. :
Elementary School Breakfast & Arrival Support

Days:
Monday – Friday (during the official academic school year calendar)

Snow Days, School Vacations, Holidays:
This position operates on a modified School Year schedule aligning with the student academic calendar.

Actively care for, supervise, and monitor student safety in the Before School Program from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., ensuring school rules and behavioral expectations are followed at all times.

Assist the Coordinator in organizing, setting up, and facilitating fun, positive, and safe physical activities, games, and recreational choices.

Help supervise Middle School and High School student helpers to ensure they remain actively engaged in safe and appropriate interactions with elementary students.

Actively walk around, monitor all program zones, and maintain continuous visual supervision of participants.

Promote character virtues, positive behavior, and immediately report any injuries, behavioral incidents, or safety concerns to the Coordinator.

Safely escort students from the before school care location into the Elementary School building at 8:25 a.m.

Assist with Elementary School morning opening operations and arrival logistics according to Principal and administrative needs.

Support the Elementary School morning breakfast program, including setup, student supervision, hall monitoring, and guiding student flow until 10:00 a.m.

Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional communication with parents, staff, and leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned to support elementary morning operations and school food service/arrival needs.

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

Prior experience working with elementary school children (Grades K–3) in an educational, childcare, or recreational setting strongly preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with coordinators, school leadership, and student helpers.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and child-management skills.

A positive attitude, patience, problem-solving skills, and openness to feedback.

Ability to model the character virtues and core values of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.

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