Before and After School Program Aide

Vertex Education; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools is seeking an energetic After-School Program Aide in Columbia. You will supervise K–8 students in a structured program, prepare activity materials, and maintain a safe, welcoming space. Duties include enforcing rules, assisting with homework, and coordinating with staff during outdoor rotations and meals.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with prior child care experience a plus, and capable of collaborative, flexible work across campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Must interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience with children is a value add.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize and execute scheduled activities under supervision.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and positive behavior.
• Monitor outdoor play and supervise meals/snacks.
• Provide homework assistance during quiet time as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and collaborate with staff for daily operations.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Before and After School Program Aide will support and supervise students in grades K through 8th in a structured after-school environment. You will follow a pre-set schedule, prepare materials for activities, and maintain a safe, welcoming space for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, organize, and execute scheduled activities under the direction of the LKC Lead.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and promote positive behavior.
• Monitor students and ensure safe play on swings and play structures during outdoor activities.
• Oversee students during meal/snack breaks.
• Supervise students during quiet homework time and provide homework assistance as needed.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Enforce program rules and promptly address behavior concerns.
• Monitor and report any incidents involving students to the LKC Program Administrator.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire program duration, including outdoor rotations, to monitor and assist students.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of activity areas.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Work Hours: COLUMBIA Mon - Fri – 6:00am-7:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 3:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday after school hours from 12:00pm-6:00pm

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education, Licensure, or Certification Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators. Must be at least 18 years old

Work Experience or Related Experience Previous experience in working with children is a value add.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe engaging and interactive environment
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel between campuses is required from time to time for required training. The physical demands described here are representative 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 essential functions. Duties are typically performed in a school setting. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds is required, with occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds. May spend long periods of time outdoors for outside rotations. Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

BENEFITS

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 480-270-5438.