BASP Program Assistant

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

Job summary

Windham Public Schools seeks a Program Assistant for its Family & Community Engagement/ Before/After School Program. The role involves supporting providers and teachers during arrivals, coordinating staff and volunteers, and ensuring smooth program operations.

You will track supplies, facilitate transitions, and observe student responses to tailor activities. The position requires a high school diploma, comfort working in fast-paced environments, and strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist program providers and teachers during student arrival.
• Maintain communication and coordination among staff and volunteers.
• Maintain an inventory of program supplies and materials.
• Facilitate transitions 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.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Experience with school-aged children

Physical activity engage youth

Urban settings & diverse populations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Family & Community Engagement/ Before/After School Program
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026

Position Description

The Program Assistant is 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 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.