Activities Enrichment Assistant

Pathways Management Group, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Travels in Lancaster, CA is hiring 6 Activities Enrichment Assistants to support after-school programs for K–6. Shifts are 4 hours on Mon, Tue, and Thu from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, starting in January with December training.

You will assist the Lead Facilitator, supervise small groups, reinforce positive behavior, and help with transitions and materials. Safety, engagement, and effective communication with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in education/child development preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth in K-8 settings.
• Background check and TB clearance required; CPR/First Aid preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Camp Facilitator in implementing daily schedules, lessons, and activities.
• Lead and supervise small groups during instructional, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Support classroom management and positive behavior strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and engagement with high-energy facilitation.
• Prepare, distribute, organize, and clean up instructional materials and supplies.
• Monitor student safety and respond to needs with patience and professionalism.
• Communicate progress or concerns to Lead staff.
• Assist with general cleanup and organization of camp spaces.

Skills

Child development understanding

Interpersonal communication

High energy

Self-starter

Team player

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in education/child development

Job description

Job Description Join the January After-school programs team with Pathways Travels in Lancaster CA. Bring your enthusiasm, and love for the students by supporting after-school program activities in Lancaster with ages K-6. Pathways Travels is seeking 6 Activities Enrichment Assistants to provide guidance and fun times at their Lancaster, CA Elementary School clients site. The classes in Lancaster, CA will start in January but require hiring in the weeks to come and training in December before we go live on site with the kiddos. After-school program schedule - 3 days per week with 4 hour days on: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

What you will do:

You will assist the Lead Camp Facilitator in implementing daily schedules, lessons, and activities across multiple educational camp themes

You will get to lead and supervise small groups of students during instructional, recreational, and enrichment activities.

You will help with supporting classroom management and positive behavior strategies to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.

Encourage student participation, teamwork, and engagement through high-energy facilitation

You will help students transition between activities, locations, and group settings smoothly as well as prepare, distribute, organize, and clean up instructional materials and supplies.

It will be important to monitor student safety at all times during indoor and outdoor activities, and respond to student needs and challenges with patience, care, and professionalism.

Communicate effectively with lead staff regarding student progress, concerns, or incidents

Helping with general cleanup and organization of camp spaces

Ability to administer basic first aid when needed and report injuries or concerns to the Lead Facilitator.

What you will need to know:

You must have a basic understanding of child and adolescent development, with the ability to manage and motivate groups of students using positive behavior supports.

Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will be necessary to follow lesson plans while adapting to student needs and group dynamics.

Having basic organizational skills with an outgoing, enthusiastic, and high-energy personality will be required as well as being a natural Self-starter with strong initiative and work ethic and be reliable, punctual, and professional.

Be a team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed and being able to supervise students indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

College coursework in education, child development, recreation, or a related field (preferred)

Previous experience working with children or youth in grades K-8 (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, coaching, or similar settings)

Experience leading or assisting with group activities is highly desirable

Ability to pass a criminal background check (Live Scan)

TB clearance prior to employment

CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or willingness to obtain)

PIE is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, and IL); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self-confidence, and communication. Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development. With a focus on one‑on‑one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves. PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees. Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.