After-School Enrichment Lead — Hands-On Programs

Young World Physical Education; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Ankeny Community School District BASP is seeking an energetic Before & After School Program – Enrichment Leader to support students in after-school programming in Ankeny, IA. The role emphasizes hands-on enrichment, safety, and positive behavior guidance, with hours Monday through Friday and an hourly rate of $17.75.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, supervising groups, collaborating with site leadership, and ensuring a nurturing, inclusive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively implement engaging lesson plans.
• Experience supervising and engaging groups of school-age students in structured activities, preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students and staff.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility.
• Ability to take direction and a willingness to collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to implement procedures and support daily operations.
• Must demonstrate reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and effectively implement hands-on lesson plans
• Engage students of multiple ages in hands-on activities, adapting instructional materials as needed to meet diverse learning needs
• Supervise and effectively manage classrooms of students
• Teach expectations, model positive behavior, and apply de-escalation and conflict-resolution strategies as needed
• Implement behavior intervention plans and support enrichment assistants in their implementation, as directed by the site leader
• Actively engage with students and families to establish a safe, positive, engaging environment
• Supervise and actively monitor students in various settings, including classrooms and non-classrooms such as cafeterias, hallways, gyms, playgrounds, buses, during arrival and dismissal, and on field trips
• Demonstrate responsible use of program resources by ensuring appropriate materials are available, properly put away, and that activity areas are cleaned and organized after use
• Present a positive, professional image of the Before & After School Program while providing exemplary customer care and following the Before & After School Program Standards of Service
• Collaborate with site leaders and other Before & After School Program staff to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain confidentiality and follow legal and ethical standards related to student support
• Obtain and maintain required certifications, including adult and child CPR and First Aid, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure compliance with Iowa Department of Health & Human Services minimum standards
• Adhere to safety protocols and policies established by Ankeny Community School District and the Before & After School Program, as well as the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services licensing minimum standards to ensure the safety of oneself and others
• Support District goals and objectives while adhering to all District policies, contributing to the overall success of the school community
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required on a limited basis
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Reading and implementing lesson plans

Group supervision

Communication with students and staff

Patience and flexibility

Team collaboration

Procedural adherence

Reliability attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified teacher or degreed professional or minimum two years college

Minimum 2 years classroom/relevant experience with school-age youth

Job description

Ankeny Community School District BASP is seeking an energetic Before & After School Program – Enrichment Leader to support students in after-school programming in Ankeny, IA. The role emphasizes hands-on enrichment, safety, and positive behavior guidance, with hours Monday through Friday and an hourly rate of $17.75.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, supervising groups, collaborating with site leadership, and ensuring a nurturing, inclusive environment for all students.