After School Program Aide, Avondale campus

Vertex Education; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Referral bonuses

Paid time-off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Discounted onsite childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion opportunities and training

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools seeks an After School Program Aide to 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.

The role requires energy, positive engagement with children, and the ability to collaborate with staff. Work hours vary by campus (Arizona afternoons; Nevada mornings and afternoons).

Qualifications

• Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience working with children is a value add.

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 during outdoor activities.

Skills

Positive interaction with students

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

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 NEVADA Mon - Fri – 6:00am-7:30am Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Occasional half days based on the campus calendar

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education, Licensure, or Certification Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Must be at least 18 years old

Work Experience or Related Experience 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.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best!

• 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.

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you’re in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you’ll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities. Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special. The best performers ask others for support

If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 480-270-5438.