After School Program Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free MRD membership after 30 days

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Free Community Rec Center membership

Job summary

Montrose Recreation District is seeking a part-time After School Enrichment Facilitator to lead and assist students in a variety of enrichment activities at the Montrose Field House, Pomona Elementary, and Johnson Elementary.

The role requires 1 year of elementary education or childcare experience and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it. Hours are 3:00 pm–5:30 pm, 2–3 days per week, with training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in elementary education or childcare setting, preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads and assists students to safely and actively participate in enrichment activities.
• Exercise authority in problematic situations with children; follow guidance and procedures.
• Promote academic success, good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
• May be trained to perform additional duties on different days for special events.
• Plans and facilitates activities for program participants.
• Participates in staff meetings and training as needed.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Activity planning

Sports supervision

Disciplinary procedures

Education

Experience in elementary education or childcare

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Free Membership to MRD after 30 days
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule
• Free Membership to the Community Rec Center after 30 days of hire.

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.