{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b0cdcb92306f6672f1dbc1ed","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0cdcb92306f6672f1dbc1ed","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0cdcb92306f6672f1dbc1ed","title":"Polytechnic Extended Program Staff","description":"Schedule: Part-Time position, generally weekdays 2:30-6:15 pm August 17-June 9\nThe Polytechnic Extended Program (PEP) co-creates a space where students practice the skills needed to be contributing members of our school community and the world. PEP serves this purpose by providing directed activities and unstructured time with trained and caring staff members. PEP operates daily after-school programs as well as occasional special event or full-day support. A PEP staff member works within a dedicated and collaborative team to provide student supervision and ensure the safety of all community members.\nAbout Polytechnic School: An independent, coeducational college-preparatory school in Pasadena, CA. Polytechnic School offers a broad curriculum in the liberal arts for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1907, the school enrolls approximately 880 students from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds.\nThe mission of Polytechnic School is to develop the intellect, talents, and character of each student in a community of learning dedicated to principles of academic excellence that values the uniqueness and dignity of each member and fosters personal responsibility and service to others. We are committed to honesty, justice, charity, and the pursuit of knowledge. We respect the dignity and worth of all human beings — their thoughts, their feelings, and their individuality. We seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. We strive to be responsible and contributing members of our families, our school community, and the world. The Poly community appreciates the cultural, ethnic, and economic diversity present in the Pasadena area and strives to reflect it. Members of the Poly community appreciate and learn from individual differences, foster the ability to disagree with civility, and embody courtesy and compassion.\nResponsibilities\nSupervise children and create a quality program\nActively engage students in positive activities\nEncourage individuality and creativity in students\nAssist students with conflict resolution\nFoster an inclusive, creative, and engaging environment grounded in care for young learners.\nEncourage understanding and sensitivity to students’ surroundings\nEncourage respect for individuals and their differences\nSet and maintain appropriate boundaries\nIdentify and meet students’ needs\nMake meaningful connections with a growing variety of students\nBe sensitive to and guide students through changing and strong emotions\nRecognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving\nDevelop opportunities for interaction between students and staff\nProvide opportunities for students so that each individual experiences success\nProvide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns\nHelp each participant meet the goals established by the program for student development\nCarry out PEP programs\nHelp prepare and close the program area(s) each day\nAssist in the cleaning and maintenance of common program areas\nGuide students towards successful participation in all activities\nCarry out established roles in enforcing safety regulations\nPlan, prepare, and implement scheduled activities as assigned\nInstruct students in emergency procedures\nHelp students plan their participation in special events and activities\nAssist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned\nFulfill other staff administrative roles\nPrepare for and actively participates in staff training and meetings\nEncourage respect for personal property, school equipment, and facilities\nMaintain good public relations with students' parents, school personnel and general public\nModel kindness and empathy alongside leadership and collaboration\nCommunicate information appropriately and in a timely manner\nMaintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude\nFollow directions, reason logically\nUse a proactive approach when problem solving, taking appropriate initiative\nEngage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment\nPerform other duties as assigned\nPhysical requirements and work environment\nWork in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges\nWork while standing or sitting for extended periods of time\nAbility to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds\nAbility to play sports and games with students\nWork outdoors with no temperature control and in a wide array of indoor spaces\nEqual Opportunity Employer: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.\nThe successful applicant will demonstrate flexibility\nA positive growth mindset\nPassion for working with children\nOutstanding communication skills\nYouth development experience and a working knowledge of child development is highly valued\nAny additional skills, training, certifications, or experience in relevant areas (i.e., art, athletics, games, literacy, ACCT, teaching, etc.) will be an additional asset","company":"Polytechnic School","rawCompany":"polytechnic school","city":"Pasadena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:57:47.653Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"},{"code":"33-9032.00","title":"Security Guards","slug":"security-guards"},{"code":"11-9032.00","title":"Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary","slug":"education-administrators-kindergarten-through-secondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Polytechnic Extended Program Staff","description":"Schedule: Part-Time position, generally weekdays 2:30-6:15 pm August 17-June 9\nThe Polytechnic Extended Program (PEP) co-creates a space where students practice the skills needed to be contributing members of our school community and the world. 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