After School Program Assistant - Springbrook Elementary

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT @ Springbrook Elementary JOB DESCRIPTION The After School Program Assistant supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children. The after-school program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs. After School Program Assistants provide engaging academic and enrichment programming which empowers youth and assists them in academic skill building. Instructors will work collaboratively to design, plan, and deliver youth development lessons. The program is looking for instructors to creatively plan and lead activities in the following areas: -Academic Tutoring -Leadership development -Sports and Recreation -Teaching card/board games -Environmental Education -Computers and Technology -STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) -Arts Education, visual arts, crafts, drama, dance -Music -Literacy -Cooking/Culinary Arts -Social and Emotional Learning -Service Learning -Project or placed based learning activities WHY WORK AT THE PSESD? BENEFITS OF WORKING AS AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT Choices to work in Elementary/Middle School sites located within Kent School District Flexible State Work Study positions available at all sites Great work opportunity for those on a Youth Development, Education, Social Work, or Recreation, Math, Science or World Languages as career path We provide on the job professional development opportunities on many topics: social emotional learning, small and large group facilitation, curriculum, and lesson plan development, dismantling racism and other forms of oppression, and building positive relationships with students and team members Flexible work schedules Opportunity to make a positive difference in a youth’s life Hourly Wage: $16.28 to $18.36 QUALIFICATIONS Strong desire to help youth. Applicants should be created, organized positive, flexible, excellent communicators, reliable and consistent, and able to work as a team to develop curriculum/lesson plans and independently leading activities, reflective of their work and with a growth mindset. Experience delivering youth development programs Applicants should be creative, organized, positive, flexible, excellent communicators, reliable and consistent, self-starters and able to work as a team to develop curriculum/lesson plans AND independently leading, reflective of their work and with a growth mind set enrichment activities, tutoring or homework activities with small groups in a classroom setting. Speaking a language other than English is a plus. Work schedules are created with staff and site coordinators input. Days and times vary by location. Available weekdays between 2:00-6:00pm and if school has morning program prior to 9:00am. Schedules ranges from 6- 20 hours per week. Candidates must be available at least 2 days per week to be considered. Programs are in-person, so candidates need to be local. You will need access to computer and internet. Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Required Location: Springbrook Elementary - Kent School District Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is striving to become an Antiracist Multicultural Organization. PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state-approved private schools in Washington. Educational Service Districts, created by the legislature, are an essential regional delivery system for early learning and K-postsecondary services in the state. Educational Service Districts improve the quality, equity, and efficiency of educational programs through partnerships with K-12 education, early learning, higher education, and public and private organizations. We coordinate 100+ programs in King and Pierce counties, including Bainbridge Island and employ more than 400 staff members including administrators, educators and support personnel. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.28 - $18.36 per hour Expected hours: 6 – 20 per week Schedule: After school Monday to Friday Work Location: In person