ASP Program Assistant

Windham Public Schools; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools is seeking a Program Assistant to support daily operations of the after-school program. You will assist providers and teachers during student arrival and help with transitions, as well as monitor activities and student engagement.

In this role you will coordinate with staff and volunteers, maintain supply inventories, and report concerns promptly while helping to strengthen family and community partnerships. The position requires energy and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Ability to be physically active and engage youth.
• Experience in urban settings and diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support program providers and teachers during student arrival time.
• Maintain communication and coordination among staff and volunteers.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies and materials.
• Facilitate transitions during program hours.
• Observe programming and record student response.
• Reinforce homework policy by visiting classrooms and ensuring homework/reading.
• Foster development of family and community partnerships during programming hours.
• Relay and report student or parent concerns in a timely manner.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by site coordinators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Youth engagement

Physically active

Diversity experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description
The Program Assistant would be responsible for facilitating the day to day tasks needed for the efficient and seamless running of the program, as well as any other duties delegated by the site coordinators. This position requires someone who works well in a fast paced environment and can quickly adapt to various situations as they arise.
Essential Functions:

• Support program providers and teachers during student arrival time
• Maintain communication and coordination among all staff and volunteers
• Maintain an inventory of program supplies and materials
• Facilitate transitions when needed during program hours
• Observe programming and record student response
• Reinforce the homework policy by visiting classrooms and ensuring students are completing homework or reading a book
• Foster the development of family and community partnerships during programming hours
• Relay and report any student or parent concerns in a timely manner
• Complete all other tasks as assigned by the site coordinators

Qualifications/Certificates:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with school aged children is preferred
• Able to be physically active with and engage youth
• Experience with urban settings and diverse populations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Windham Public Schools
WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.