Adventuretime (Before/After School) Associate

Young World Physical Education; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Urbandale, Iowa is looking for a part-time Adventuretime Associate to supervise students during before and after school programs. This position involves fostering a safe and engaging environment while collaborating with teachers and staff to meet students' developmental needs.

Success in this role requires knowledge of child development, effective communication skills, and a positive role model demeanor. The starting date is August 17, 2026, and candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action.
• Create collaborative working environment.
• Interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for students during the school day.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate with building team leaders or preschool teachers.

Skills

Ability to relate well with students

Knowledge of child-care/child development

Effective oral and written communication skills

Reliability

Positive role model for students

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Office equipment (computers, radios, phone system)

Job description

Adventuretime (Before/After School) Associate

Urbandale Community School District, Urbandale, Iowa

Job Details

• Job ID: 5748243
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

• JOB TITLE: Adventuretime Associate
• CLASSIFICATION: Classified
• FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Adventuretime Coordinator
• RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building administrators, district leadership
• PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day—practicing skills with small groups, supervising lunch and recess, and working collaboratively to meet building needs.
• SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 6:30 am–9:00 am or 3:30 –6:30 pm (or both)

Qualifications

• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Ability to relate well with students and meet developmental needs of preschool and school‑age students
  • Knowledge of child‑care/child development and age‑appropriate activities
  • Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures
  • Ability to implement and participate in program activities
  • Reliability—on time and follows through with responsibilities
  • Positive role model for students
  • Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action
  • Create collaborative working environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of district policies and procedures
• Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience
  • Some experience with supervising children preferred
• Equipment
  • Office equipment such as computers, two‑way radios, multi‑line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow program procedures
• Assist in maintaining accurate records
• Assist team leaders or teachers during before/after‑school and/or preschool programs
• Attend weekly building staff meetings, monthly all‑staff development meetings
• Collaborate with building team leader or preschool teachers on lesson plans
• Develop positive relationships and communicate with school staff and other stakeholders
• Greet parents and students upon arrival and departure
• Provide parents with incident reports, newsletters, program changes or updates, upcoming events, and office contact information
• Maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment
• Utilize space effectively to meet students’ needs
• Maintain appropriate child/staff ratios at all times
• Follow food safety/sanitation guidelines when preparing and distributing snacks
• Participate in staff development
• Report unusual incidents to team leader or Adventuretime Coordinator
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a reliable attendance record
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others

• None

Physical Requirements

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movements
• Work while standing, moving, and/or walking
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working
• Normal vision and hearing with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in an office or school setting
• Occasional meetings outside the school day
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, hazardous materials, and emergency situations

Terms of Employment

• At‑Will Employee
• Letter of Assignment
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually

Position Type

• Part‑Time

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required