Key Kids Program Assistant, 2026-27 School Year

Winona Area Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Winona Area Public Schools is seeking a Key Kids Program Assistant for the 2026-27 school year, with multiple vacancies. This after-school position runs Monday through Friday, 2:00pm–5:00pm, in a K-5 childcare setting across the district.

The program assistant supports the supervisor and helps provide a safe, enriching environment, supervises activities, plans and organizes events, collects activity fees, and assists with snacks, lunchtime supervision, and daily center maintenance both indoors

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the desire to work with children in a childcare setting.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and play on the floor indoors and outdoors with children.
• Preference may be given to candidates with training or experience in human services or with advisor work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and encourage children to participate in activities, plan and organize activities, and collect fees for activities.
• Prepare snacks and supervise the lunch area.
• Help with daily organization of games, equipment, and supplies, and oversee center cleaning and outdoor areas as needed.

Job description

Key Kids Program Assistant, 2026-27 School Year JobID: 2372

• Position Type: Community Education/ Non-Licensed
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: District Wide

Position Title: Key Kids Program Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Group Affiliation/Policy: Non-Affiliated, Community Education

Classification: A-1-2, Key Kids Program Assistant

Hiring Range: $14.40-$19.14 per hour

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Winona Area Public Schools Community Education is seeking candidates to fill several Key Kids Program Assistant positions, Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities: Program assistants provide assistance to program supervisor, and are responsible for providing a safe, enriching environment for children in a K-5 childcare setting. Responsibilities include supervising and encouraging children to participate in activities, planning, organizing, and collecting fees for activities, handling any discipline, and preparing snacks and supervising lunch area. The program attendant also helps with the daily organizing of games, equipment and supplies, and the supervising and cleaning of the center, and outdoor areas as needed.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess the desire to work with children in a childcare care setting. Qualified applicants would have the ability to sit, stand, bend, and play on the floor, and indoors and outdoors with children. Preference may be given to candidates with training or experience working in the human services field, and/or with previous advisor work experience.

School District and Program Information: At Winona Area Public Schools, we strive to inspire curiosity, empower resiliency, and engage the community. WAPS has made a commitment to ingrain the qualities necessary for the perpetuation of a democratic society such as cooperation, inclusivity, multiculturalism, and reflective inquiry in all aspects of our work.

Community Education provides learning opportunities and support for all people, enabling them to enrich their lives and communities.