Behavioral Support Aide - National City

Arc After School & Experiential Education; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc After School & Experiential Education in San Diego administers expanded learning programs that empower youth. The Inclusion Aide supports diverse learners, helping them participate and succeed in daily activities across enrichment, arts, STEM, and leadership programs.

You will work closely with site coordinators to provide individualized help, supervise activities, assist with homework, and support families while ensuring safety and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in after-school or related settings.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Completion of 48 college units or equivalent proficiency.
• Ability to pass Live Scan background clearance.
• Negative TB test result and CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Support students in participating successfully in daily program activities.
• Provide individualized support and encouragement to students as needed.
• Assist students with homework completion and supplemental learning activities.
• Promote positive student behavior and engagement with appropriate strategies.
• Support student safety through active supervision and line-of-sight monitoring.
• Assist with attendance tracking, student transitions, and release procedures.
• Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, and families to support student success.
• Participate in recreational, enrichment, leadership, arts, STEM, and physical activities.
• Follow all Arc policies and safety procedures, including mandated reporting.
• Provide respectful assistance with health, hygiene, or toileting needs when required.

Skills

Youth experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

48 college units

CPR and First Aid certification

TB test

Live Scan background clearance

Tools

Live Scan

Job description

Description

Arc creates transformational learning opportunities that empower youth to realize their full potential. Through expanded learning programs, Arc provides academic support, enrichment activities, leadership development, recreation, and youth development opportunities for students throughout Southern California.

Description

Arc creates transformational learning opportunities that empower youth to realize their full potential. Through expanded learning programs, Arc provides academic support, enrichment activities, leadership development, recreation, and youth development opportunities for students throughout Southern California.

Position Summary

The Inclusion Aide supports students with diverse learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs within Arc's expanded learning programs. Working closely with Site Coordinators and Program Leaders, the Inclusion Aide helps ensure students are fully included in program activities and receive the support necessary to participate successfully in a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support students in participating successfully in daily program activities.
• Provide individualized support and encouragement to students as needed.
• Assist students with homework completion and supplemental learning activities.
• Promote positive student behavior and engagement using age-appropriate support strategies.
• Support student safety through active supervision and line-of-sight monitoring.
• Assist with attendance tracking, student transitions, and parent/guardian release procedures.
• Collaborate with program staff, school personnel, and families to support student success.
• Participate in recreational, enrichment, leadership, arts, STEM, and physical activities.
• Follow all Arc policies, safety procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.
• When assigned, trained, and authorized, provide respectful assistance with a student's individualized health, hygiene, or toileting support needs, following the student's approved plan and applicable school, district, and Arc policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with youth in educational, recreational, after-school, or related settings.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Completion of 48 college units or passing score on an approved academic proficiency examination.
• Ability to pass Live Scan background clearance.
• Negative TB test result.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (adult, child, and infant).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or actively pursuing Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and positive behavior support strategies.
• Experience in child development, education, psychology, special education, social work, or related fields.
• Bilingual English-Spanish proficiency.

SCHEDULE

Part-time positions generally work during before-school, after-school, and expanded learning program hours. Additional hours may be available during school breaks, intersession programs, training events, or special activities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to actively supervise students in indoor and outdoor environments, including standing, walking, participating in recreational activities, and responding to emergency situations. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.