After School Program Assistant

Windham Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools seeks a Program Assistant to support day-to-day operations of the Before/After School Program. This role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment and the ability to assist with arrival, transitions, and homework reinforcement.

The ideal candidate will engage youth, communicate effectively with staff and families, and help maintain program materials. Experience with diverse urban populations is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Able to be physically active and engage youth.
• Experience with urban settings and diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support program providers and teachers during student arrival time.
• Maintain communication and coordination among staff and volunteers.
• Maintain an inventory of program supplies and materials.
• Facilitate transitions during program hours.
• Observe programming and record student response.
• Reinforce homework policy by visiting classrooms and ensuring work is completed.
• Foster development of family and community partnerships during programming hours.
• Relay and report student or parent concerns promptly.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by site coordinators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Engage youth

Diversity experience

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Family & Community Engagement/ Before/After School Program
• Date Posted: 7/30/2026

Position Description The Program Assistant would be responsible for facilitating the day to day tasks needed for the efficient and seamless running of the program, as well as any other duties delegated by the site coordinators. This position requires someone who works well in a fast paced environment and can quickly adapt to various situations as they arise.

Essential Functions:

• Support program providers and teachers during student arrival time
• Maintain communication and coordination among all staff and volunteers
• Maintain an inventory of program supplies and materials
• Facilitate transitions when needed during program hours
• Observe programming and record student response
• Reinforce the homework policy by visiting classrooms and ensuring students are completing homework or reading a book
• Foster the development of family and community partnerships during programming hours
• Relay and report any student or parent concerns in a timely manner
• Complete all other tasks as assigned by the site coordinators

Qualifications/Certificates:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with school aged children is preferred
• Able to be physically active with and engage youth
• Experience with urban settings and diverse populations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.