FRC Program Assistant

Meriden School District; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Family Resource Center by helping implement programs, activities, and events across schools in the Meriden area. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and child well-being in a diverse environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and at least two years of early childhood experience, with travel between schools and a 5.25-hour workday, plus potential evenings based on program needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least 2 years in an early childhood environment preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing all Family Resource Center programs, activities, or events.
• Maintain professional relationships with families and protect confidentiality.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child and respond to social-emotional, physical, and academic needs.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practices.
• Attend professional development activities as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Diversity awareness

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Program Assistant reports directly to the FRC Director or Assistant Program Manager and assists in implementing all Family Resource Center programs, activities, or events. Qualifications: Ability to assist in the implementation of high-quality children/family groups, or programs Ability to work as a team as well as perform duties independently Ability to model and facilitate appropriate parent-child interactions Experience with working with a diverse population Knowledge of MS Office, Google, and various computer programs Multilingual preferred High School Diploma Minimum 2 years working in an early childhood environment

Responsibilities: Assist/Perform any activities or tasks as assigned by the Program Manager Maintains appropriate professional relationships with families, adhering to standards of confidentiality Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to any social-emotional, physical, and/or academic needs Utilize developmentally appropriate practices Attend any Professional Development activities as needed/recommended by the Program Manager

Travel Requirements: Must have own transportation and valid CT Driver’s License. Travel between schools and to other locations for work-related activities may be required. Mileage reimbursement will be given for documented, work-related travel using personal vehicle at a rate determined by the Meriden Board of Education. Client, family or child transport with personal vehicle is strictly prohibited.

Terms of Employment and Work Schedule: The program assistant works 5.25 hours per day and takes a 30 minute unpaid lunch. Some evenings may be required based on program needs. Work days to coincide with the public school calendar. Position is subject to change or termination based on program needs and/or State funding issues.

• Upon hire: 2 Personal days, 2 Sick days upon hire; followed by accrual of days based on work hours; up to ten sick days per school year. No paid vacation; 11 Paid Holidays
• Salary: $21.00/hour

Minimum Experience: 2 years early childhood experience preferred

Start Date: First day of the program in September, depending on the school calendar.

Probation: A 90-day probation period is required beginning with the first day of employment or reassignment. Based upon probation performance appraisal and evaluation, the FRC Administrator will authorize employment or termination.