After School Enrichment Program Assistant

United Cerebral Palsy Of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (free option after the first year)

Dental insurance options

Paid time off

Discounted on-site childcare

403B/Retirement match

Short & long-term disability

Support in continuing education

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Of Central Florida is looking for an After School Enrichment Program Assistant to support a group of 12-18 students aged 3-11 in various enrichment activities. This role includes organizing daily materials, supervising students, implementing classroom management strategies, and performing basic caregiving duties.

UCP of Central Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental options, and paid time off, supporting team members in making a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Prefer Associate Degree or college credits.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• First Aid/CPR Certification is necessary.
• 45 Hours DCF training required if working with PreK.

Responsibilities

• Support 12-18 students ages 3-11 in enrichment activities.
• Organize daily materials for lessons and activities.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies.
• Create a classroom culture encouraging group thinking.
• Communicate parent concerns to Site Coordinator.
• Provide basic care-giving duties for children.

Skills

Classroom management

Organization skills

Communication skills

Experience with arts/music

Experience with STEM activities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree or college credits

First Aid/CPR Certification

DCF – 45 Hours (if working with PreK)

Job description

Job Summary

The After School Enrichment Program Assistant supports a group of 12-18 students (ages 3-11 years) in providing academic, fitness, arts/music and STEM enrichment activities during UCP After School Enrichment Program.

• Organize daily materials for all lessons & activities, deliver UCP After School lesson plans, facilitate the daily program schedule for group of students.
• Supervise and engage with group of students – monitor and assist children during large group, small group and individual instruction.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure the attention, safety and well‑being of all students. Implement Discipline Policy as needed.
• Create a classroom culture that encourages group thinking, curiosity and discovery.
• Ensure students are signed in and out via Brightwheel.
• Communicate any parent concerns to Site Coordinator.
• Provide basic care‑giving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for children, including, but not limited to changing diapers, feeding children and cleaning children’s hands, faces, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida across 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on‑site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Prefer Associate Degree or college credits. Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• First Aid/CPR Cert
• DCF – 45 Hours (if working with PreK)

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• Strong classroom management and organization
• Experience working with students with and without disabilities in a classroom/recreational setting
• Experience with arts/music and STEM activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills