Afterschool Program Assistant

Marin Primary & Middle School; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused education provider in California seeks an Afterschool Program Assistant to support the program manager and ensure a safe, engaging environment for students. Responsibilities include supervising activities, engaging with families, maintaining a professional image, and ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should have experience with preschool and elementary school children, a courteous demeanor, attention to detail, and be available weekday afternoons. A one-year commitment and necessary health clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Available to work weekday afternoons.
• Health Screening, TB clearance, and background fingerprinting clearance required.
• A one-year commitment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Auxiliary Programs in day-to-day activities.
• Supervise students in activities like crafts and sports.
• Engage with parents and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Experience working with preschool & elementary school children

Courteous and professional demeanor

Detail oriented and well-organized

Ability to follow directions and reason logically

Job description

Title: Afterschool Program Assistant

Reports to: Director of Auxiliary Programs

Status: Part time position, Non-exempt Employee

Start date: March 2026

Schedule: 3:00-6:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday

Afterschool Program Assistant: The main purpose of this position is to support the after school program manager in providing a high quality experience for students and families and meeting best practice standards in relation to all aspects of the After School Program. The working hours for this position are 3:00-6:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Applicants who are not available for the full working hours are still encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Auxiliary Programs in day-to-day activities and other duties as needed;
• Supervise students as they participate in activities such as crafts, circle games, sports, etc.;
• Oversee students during general group activities and playtime;
• Participate in preparing the environment for students, including cleaning duties before and after each session;
• Represent the after school program with a professional image at all times;
• Engage appropriately with parents, including greeting upon arrival and communicating about students and the program;
• Maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Available to work weekday afternoons;
• Experience working with preschool & elementary school children in an academic setting, or similar setting such as summer camp;
• Courteous and professional demeanor;
• Ability to follow directions and reason logically;
• Detail oriented and well-organized;
• Health Screening, TB clearance, and background fingerprinting clearance required;
• A one-year commitment is expected.

Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

ADA Requirements

• For the purposes of the ADA, the "Primary Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom work environment, with typical classroom noise and other disruptions
• Both sitting and standing are required during a regular work day
• Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to turn, bend and reach
• Ability to move oneself around the campus
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing

To apply please submit your cover letter, resume, and a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848.

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request an accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.