PACES After-School Assistant

Pender County Schools; Surf City (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an After School Assistant at Surf City Elementary to support after-school programs. Responsibilities include assisting with children's activities, ensuring a safe learning environment, and maintaining cleanliness in after-school centers. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and CPR/First Aid certification. They should be adaptable and capable of lifting light weights. A flexible schedule is necessary for meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in school age care preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours for meetings and training.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and respond quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe operation of after-school programs.
• Monitor and interact with children during activities.
• Set up and clean after school centers.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Effective Communication

Numerical Aptitude

Manual Dexterity

Adaptability under Stress

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Basic School Age Care (BSAC)

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Classified/ After-School Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/21/2026
• Location: Surf City Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/13/2026

Pender County Schools

Official Job Description

PACES After School Care Assistant

School / Department: After School Programs

Location: Surf City Elementary School

Reports To: Site Coordinator, Principal, After School Program Director

Work Week Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Months/Yr: 10

Position Purpose

• Assist the After School Site Coordinator with all activities involving the safe and effective operation of an after-school program.
• Provides assistance in the supervision and instruction of children, leads age-appropriate activities, assists students with homework, and performs duties assigned by the Site Coordinator.

Minimum Qualification Standards - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to lead and assist students in indoor and outdoor games and activities using various equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, laminators, and projectors.
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects consistent with light work requirements.
• Interpersonal Communication: Need to speak or signal people, give and receive instructions, assignments, and directions.
• Language Ability: Read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, and forms; prepare instructional materials using prescribed formats.
• Communicate effectively, possess excellent oral and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, etc.).
• Verbal Aptitude: Record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow oral and written instructions in standard English.
• Numerical Aptitude: Utilize mathematical formulas; add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages; compute discounts, ratios, and proportions.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• Motor Coordination: Coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately using office equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Handle a variety of office machines and lead physical activities and games; serve as a role‑model participant.

Position Description

• Interpersonal Temperament: Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear.

Education, Training, and Experience

• School age care experience preferred.

Associate’s degree preferred, high school diploma required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certification and License Requirements

• Basic School Age Care (BSAC) and playground safety.
• CPR/First Aid.

Ability to work flexible hours for occasional morning meetings, training, early release days, and late pickups.

Preferred Qualifications

• School Age Child Care Credential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of Pender County Schools and state and federal regulations.
• Work with after school staff to establish and maintain a safe, caring, and vibrant learning environment.
• Set‑up after school centers daily, maintain a tidy area, and clear away at the end of the day.
• Monitor and interact with children during program activities.
• Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating after school activities.
• Administer first aid to children as required to meet immediate health care needs.
• Maintain current certifications in CPR and basic first aid.
• Attend meetings, workshops, classes, seminars, conferences, etc. to meet training requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and/or Principal.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs from floor to waist height.
• Must react to a student who is 20‑30 feet away within 30 seconds.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a school environment and come into direct contact with staff and students.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this position.

This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.