After-School Program Assistant: Mentor for K-5 Thinkers

Peter Paul RVA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Peter Paul RVA in Richmond, VA is seeking a Program Assistant for the After-School Academy. This part-time role supports classroom teachers in implementing daily lesson plans and group activities for students in grades K-5.

The position runs Monday-Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm (up to 20 hours weekly). Applicants should have a high school diploma or be enrolled in college, and be comfortable working in an urban school environment; COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; currently enrolled in college courses.
• Experience working with school age students.
• Strong classroom management and organization skills.
• Experience and/or desire to work with high-potential students.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of current educational research.
• Understanding of and familiarity working in an urban setting.
• COVID-19 vaccine is required (medical or religious exemptions may be accepted but require weekly COVID-19 testing).

Responsibilities

• Support the program with implementation of daily lesson plans and group activities
• Assist in developing critical thinking, reasoning, writing and grammar skills in support of overall classroom culture
• Encourage group thinking, curiosity and discovery
• Assist in the implementation of Peter Paul's daily expectations and behavior system
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and serve on planning and special events committees
• Commitment to total classroom engagement

Skills

Strong classroom management

Organization skills

Excellent oral communication

Experience with school-age students

Ability to work in urban setting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; currently enrolled in college courses

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Peter Paul RVA in Richmond, VA is seeking a Program Assistant for the After-School Academy. This part-time role supports classroom teachers in implementing daily lesson plans and group activities for students in grades K-5.

The position runs Monday-Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm (up to 20 hours weekly). Applicants should have a high school diploma or be enrolled in college, and be comfortable working in an urban school environment; COVID-19 vaccination is required.