After School Program Assistant I

Montrose Recreation District; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership MRD after 30 days

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Montrose Recreation District is seeking a part-time After School Enrichment Assistant to lead and assist after-school activities for elementary students across Montrose Field House, Pomona and Johnson Elementary.

You will guide kids in crafts, sports, and academics, enforce safety and behavior policies, and help plan engaging activities. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable, with opportunities for training and advancement and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in elementary education or childcare preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist students in enrichment activities.
• Exercise authority in disciplinary situations per site guidance.
• Promote academic success, good character, citizenship and healthy lifestyles.
• May assist with special events on different days.
• Plan and facilitate activities for program participants.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as needed.

Skills

Student engagement

Activity planning

Communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Free Membership to MRD after 30 days
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading and assisting enrichment activities including academic assistance, team sports, arts and crafts, and group games.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Leads and assists students to safely and actively participate in a wide variety of enrichment activities
• Exercise authority in problematic situations with children; utilizing guidance and disciplinary procedures as directed by the Site Leader.
• Promote academic success, good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
• May be trained to perform additional job duties on different days for special events.
• Plans and facilitates activities for program participants.
• Participates in staff meetings and training as needed or required.

Position Qualifications

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in elementary education or childcare setting, preferred.

Certifications:

• The possession of or ability to obtain CPR/First Aide Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The After School Enrichment Program takes place at the Montrose Field House, Pomona Elementary, and Johnson Elementary.
• Program hours are from 3 pm-5:30 pm 2-3/days per week.
• Primary functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. This position will require moderate lifting, and heavy lifting on occasion, and working indoors and in outdoor weather conditions, on occasion.

Benefits

• Free Membership to the Community Rec Center after 30 days of hire.