Afterschool Program Attendant

Orono Public Schools; Long Lake (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking an Afterschool Program Attendant to help transition students from the school day to enrichment classes. You will take attendance, assist instructors, and support safe dismissal and parent pickup at the program site.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, a minimum age of 16, and the ability to move around the facility during shifts. Part-time, weekday afternoons with PERA retirement benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Prior experience working with children in a school, camp, or recreational setting is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move actively around the facility for the duration of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Student Arrival & Escort: Greet and check in students as they arrive at the program site; follow up on any missing students; safely escort groups of students to their assigned enrichment rooms.
• Classroom Assistance: Support instructors when needed with student supervision, material distribution, and any immediate needs during class to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Parent & Vendor Logistics: Guide parents to designated pickup areas and classrooms at the end of class; verify authorized pickup contacts as needed.
• Program Materials & Site Wrap-Up: Collect vendor identification badges, attendance binders, and equipment at the end of each daily session and return them to the community education office.
• Safety & Communication: Maintain clear communication with the Enrichment Coordinator regarding student attendance, basic behavioral needs, or operational questions.

Job description

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Openings as of 8/30/2026

Afterschool Program Attendant JobID: 2438

• Position Type:
  Community Education/ Community Education - General


• Date Posted:
  8/24/2026


• Date Available:
  09/08/2026

The Afterschool Program Attendant provides essential support for afterschool enrichment classes. This role ensures a smooth transition for students from the regular school day to their enrichment classes, takes attendance, ensures that all students are accounted for, assists instructors during sessions, and facilitates safe, efficient student dismissal and parent pickup.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Arrival & Escort: Greet and check in students as they arrive at the program site; follow up on any missing students; safely escort groups of students to their assigned enrichment rooms.


• Classroom Assistance: Support instructors when needed with student supervision, material distribution, and any immediate needs during class to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.


• Parent & Vendor Logistics: Guide parents to designated pickup areas and classrooms at the end of class; verify authorized pickup contacts as needed.


• Program Materials & Site Wrap-Up: Collect vendor identification badges, attendance binders, and equipment at the end of each daily session and return them to the community education office.


• Safety & Communication: Maintain clear communication with the Enrichment Coordinator regarding student attendance, basic behavioral needs, or operational questions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years old.


• Prior experience working with children in a school, camp, or recreational setting is a plus.


• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to walk, stand, and move actively around the facility for the duration of the shift.

HOURS

Part-time, weekday afternoons (typically 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM, depending on class schedules).

COMPENSATION

$15/hour

Sick and Safe Time accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

District Website

www.oronoschools.org

Contact

Supervisor: Tara St. Martin, Enrichment Coordinator
952-449-8394 [e-mail]
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 [e-mail]