Before and After School Program Aide, West Valley

Vertex Education; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Paid time-off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Discounted onsite childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Education seeks an After School Program Aide to support and supervise K-8 students at Goodyear, Surprise, and West Surprise campuses. You will follow a set schedule, prepare materials, and maintain a safe, welcoming space for students.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, meals, homework help, and reporting incidents. Travel between campuses may be required. Must be 18+, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in working with children is a value add.
• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe engaging and interactive environment.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and execute scheduled activities under the direction of the LKC Lead.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and promote positive behavior.
• Monitor students and ensure safe play on swings and play structures during outdoor activities.
• Oversee students during meal/snack breaks.
• Supervise students during quiet homework time and provide homework assistance as needed.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Enforce program rules and promptly address behavior concerns.
• Monitor and report any incidents involving students to the LKC Program Administrator.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire program duration, including outdoor rotations, to monitor and assist students.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of activity areas.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Positive interactions with students

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Professional appearance

18+ years old

Experience with children (value add)

Job description

After School Program Aide open at Goodyear, Surprise and West Surprise campus

POSITION OVERVIEW

The After School Program Aide will support and supervise students in grades K through 8th in a structured after-school environment. You will follow a pre-set schedule, prepare materials for activities, and maintain a safe, welcoming space for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, organize, and execute scheduled activities under the direction of the LKC Lead.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and promote positive behavior.
• Monitor students and ensure safe play on swings and play structures during outdoor activities.
• Oversee students during meal/snack breaks.
• Supervise students during quiet homework time and provide homework assistance as needed.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Enforce program rules and promptly address behavior concerns.
• Monitor and report any incidents involving students to the LKC Program Administrator.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire program duration, including outdoor rotations, to monitor and assist students.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of activity areas.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Work Hours: ARIZONA Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 3:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday after school hours from 12:00pm-6:00pm

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous experience in working with children is a value add.
• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe engaging and interactive environment.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check. Arizona Employees: Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel between campuses is required from time to time for required training. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are typically performed in a school setting. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds is required, with occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds. May spend long periods of time outdoors for outside rotations. Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.

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