Activities Enrichment Assistant - Lancaster

Pathways Management Group, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Travels in Lancaster, CA is seeking 6 Activities Enrichment Assistants to support after-school programs at elementary school sites. Schedule is 3 days per week, 4 hours per day (2:30 pm–6:30 pm) with pay range $18.25–$21.00 per hour.

You will assist the Lead Camp Facilitator with schedules, lead groups, supervise activities, and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment. A high school diploma and experience with children are required; CPR/First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• College coursework in education, child development, recreation or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth in K-8 settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, coaching, or similar).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) and TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Camp Facilitator with daily schedules, lessons, and activities.
• Lead and supervise small groups of students during instructional, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Support classroom management and positive behavior strategies to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Encourage student participation, teamwork, and engagement.
• Prepare, distribute, organize, and clean up instructional materials and supplies.
• Monitor student safety during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Communicate effectively with lead staff regarding student progress, concerns, or incidents.
• General cleanup and organization of camp spaces.
• Administer basic first aid when needed and report injuries or concerns to the Lead Facilitator.

Skills

Positive behavior supports

High-energy

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in education/child development/recreation

Job description

Pathways Travels is seeking 6 Activities Enrichment Assistants to provide guidance and fun times at their Lancaster, CA Elementary School client sites.

After-school program schedule - 3 days per week with 4 hour days on: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Pay rate: $18.25/hr. - $21.00/hr.

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.