Educational Support Specialist - Arcadia

Right At School; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Free tuition for eligible children

Paid parental leave

Tech provided

Job summary

Right At School is seeking an Educational Support Specialist to help foster student success in a safe, inclusive environment. The role partners with curriculum, compliance, and leadership to implement quality learning, adhering to policies and regulations.

You will support teachers, adapt lessons for diverse needs, monitor student progress, and collaborate with leadership to drive continuous program improvement. CA-specific guidelines are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Three or more years of experience in youth development, after-school programming, or related field.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, licensing regulations, and educational standards; familiarity with CA ELO-P/ASES and Heritage licensing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Model and guide staff to implement individualized and small-group instruction.
• Adapt materials to meet diverse student needs and support IEP/504/ELL plans.
• Foster positive relationships and promote student participation and self-regulation.
• Provide behavior management support and implement safety practices.
• Monitor students across settings to ensure safety and inclusion.
• Collect progress data and share feedback with managers.
• Collaborate with Area Manager and Impact Team to drive improvement plans.
• Ensure program adherence to company policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/related field

Job description

Job Description

Compensation: $24-$29/hour (Based on prior experience, education, and credentials)

Work Model: Part-Time On-Site (30 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Number Supervised: 0

What do we do?

Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company offering children before and after-school programs nationwide. We take pride in providing safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich students' lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. With the help of our fantastic team, we have grown at an exciting rate, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase since our inception. We are grateful for the support we receive from the communities we serve, and we are also very proud of our accomplishments over the years.

Position Summary

Right At School is seeking a dynamic and multifaceted Educational Support Specialist to play a vital role in fostering student success and overall program excellence. This position supports students by partnering with the curriculum, compliance, and field leadership teams to implement and maintain a quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment. You will be instrumental in creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive while ensuring program adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.

A Day in the Life of This Role

Support multiple facets of the business, including, but not limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

Instructional Staff and Team Development: Model and guide instructional staff and program teams to effectively:

• Implement individualized and small-group instruction, lesson plans, and instructional activities while establishing and implementing best practices to reinforce lessons and help students master concepts.
• Adapt materials to meet the diverse needs of students and support those with special needs by implementing accommodations and modifications outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 and/or ELL plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation and independence by promoting positive behavior and helping develop self-regulation skills.
• Provide direction and behavioral support to students and educators, implementing behavior management plans and strategies.
• Implement personal care tasks, as needed and directed, to assist students.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant company, licensing, and district-specific processes, policies, and expectations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards within program environments.
• Apply curriculum, behavioral management strategies, and child development best practices.
• Monitor and supervise students in various settings to ensure their safety and well-being while implementing inclusion practices and protocols.
• Collect student progress and behavior data and provide feedback to program and area managers.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager and Impact Team to identify students with unique needs and stay informed about updated inclusion practices and protocols.
• CA Specific: Adhere to ELO-P/ASES and Heritage licensing guidelines related to program quality and student support/outcomes.

Program Quality and Continuous Improvement: Support a high-quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment by:

• Supporting the implementation of quality assurance and safety protocols across programs.
• Conducting regular safety and program quality assessments of all program activities.
• Reviewing and updating safety procedures, emergency plans, and protocols regularly.
• Coordinating with program managers to identify areas for improvement in program quality and safety, and supporting the creation and implementation of improvement plans.
• Actively collaborating with the Impact Team to create and implement actionable plans for field operations effectiveness.
• Working closely with the Area Manager to implement district-specific goals and initiatives.
• CA Specific: Reviewing results of program quality assessments (PQA) with the Area Manager and supporting the implementation of improvement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of proven experience in youth development, after-school programming, or a related field.
• Familiarity with conducting assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of program implementation, quality assurance, and best practices in youth education.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, licensing regulations, and educational standards, with specific familiarity with California's ELOP/ASES guidelines and Heritage licensing requirements being highly desirable for CA-based roles.
• Demonstrated ability to model, mentor, and train staff effectively.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and child development principles.
• Experience supporting inclusive environments for students with diverse needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong change agility and ability to effectively navigate and adapt to shifting goals and priorities
• Ability to meet pre‑hire and post‑hire requirements (i.e., background checks)
• Ability to drive to schools and districts within the assigned footprint and meet Right At School Auto Safety Policy and Motor Vehicle Record check requirements.
• Must meet the following physical requirements with or without accommodation:
• Make independent decisions on issues that do not require oversight.
• Prioritize critical tasks ahead of routine ones and prioritize schedule demands with an appreciation and recognition of key, critical issues.
• Multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt smoothly to rapidly shifting work priorities and schedules.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds for 25% or less of the workday.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 25% or less of the workday.
• Stand, sit, walk, or move for prolonged periods throughout the day.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: various health, dental, vision coverage plans as well as 401K, life insurance, short-term disability, and more!
• Paid time off.
• Free tuition! Enroll your eligible children in any participating Right At School before and after school program tuition‑free so that you can focus on your career, knowing they are in good hands!
• We provide qualified new parents with up to eight (8) weeks of paid leave to help families bond with their new child and balance work and home needs.
• Company technology is provided as needed for the role.

Why Work For Right At School

• Your work will directly impact the children, parents, and communities we serve.
• We offer a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to all.
• We believe in gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for our incredible staff.
• We believe in open communication and are not hierarchical.
• We provide opportunities for professional development, as your learning will never stop at Right at School.
• An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy‑to‑use tech 24/7.
• Our culture is fun, energetic, highly collaborative, and ego‑free.
• A full suite of benefits and perks to select from.

One of our core values is being "locally inspired." We will follow the guidance of our State and school district partners regarding the health and safety of our team members and others in our program. In some areas, this may mean that team members must be vaccinated against certain illnesses to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply).

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We mean that. To achieve our goals, we must work hard to create a diverse workforce to reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, veteran status, and gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.