After School Program Staff (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

University of the Pacific, Harold S. Jacoby Center seeks an After School Program Staff for the Stockton campus. The role supports elementary students in Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, guiding STEAM activities, ensuring safety, and delivering engaging after-school programming.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefit eligible position with a 10-month term. Responsibilities include lesson planning, maintaining order, and submitting timesheets, with some Saturdays possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Forty-eight completed college units or Paraprofessional Certificate are acceptable.
• Ability to pass fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Actively guide, teach and lead a group of 15-20 elementary students in STEAM activities.
• Maintain and ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Plan, create, implement and submit science or art lesson plans.
• Establish and enforce rules, routines and expectations with the group.
• Maintain a safe learning environment by addressing behavior issues as they arise.
• Role model and mentor elementary students.
• Review and submit timesheets by due dates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Group leadership

STEAM instruction

Safety management

Lesson planning

Behavior management

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college units or Paraprofessional Certificate

Fingerprint clearance ability

Job description

After School Program Staff (Temporary Employee Pool)

Job Title After School Program Staff (Temporary Employee Pool)

Department Jacoby Center

Campus Stockton

Posting Number 201304331P

Full or Part Time Part Time

Number of Months 10

Work Schedule: Work is performed during after school program hours. This is normally Mondays-to-Fridays, however some Saturdays may be included. The work days assigned will align with the academic school calendar.

This is a temporary non‑benefit eligible position.

Position End Date:  Open Date:  Close Date:  Open Until Filled No

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose: The University of the Pacific, Harold S. Jacoby Center partnered with Stockton Unified School District to provide after school program services to elementary students enrolled in Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). Primary duties include ensuring the safety of all students enrolled in ELOP along with planning and executing academic, enrichment and physical fitness activities for all students enrolled.

Essential Functions

• Actively guide, teach and lead a group of 15-20 elementary students STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities
• Maintain and ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Plan, create, implement and submit lesson plans that primarily focus on science or art.
• Establish and enforce rules, routines and expectations with group of students.
• Maintain a safe learning environment by addressing behavior issues as they arise.
• Role model and mentor elementary students.
• Exhibits positive and enthusiastic energy while working with children.
• Adhere to dress code and policy procedures.
• Reviews and submits timesheets in accordance with the due dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision‑making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio‑cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio‑economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forty‑eight (48) completed college units or Paraprofessional Certificate or a Paraprofessional Proficiency Passing Test.
• Ability to pass fingerprint clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Science or Art concentration.
• Experience in Coding or Theatre/Drama.
• Basic Behavioral Management experience.
• One or more year in experience working with elementary students.
• Oral and written communication.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to work independent.
• Science or Art experience.
• Ability to engage students in activities.
• Creativity or Coding skills.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive 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 the essential functions. Duties require constant walking, standing, bending and simple grasping. Occasional climbing chairs, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Work is performed during after school program hours. This position is Mondays through Friday with some Saturdays as needed. The work days assigned will align with the academic school calendar.

Hiring Range

$18-$20 per hour; We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.