Part-time Academic Enrichment Program Assistant

B1C; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 13,776,000; Part time

Job summary

Building One Community in Stamford, CT seeks an Academic Enrichment Program Assistant to support the after-school program for elementary students, families and volunteers in a welcoming environment.

The role involves classroom management, student engagement, and lesson facilitation, with opportunities to connect families to community resources. Spanish proficiency is highly preferred to support Spanish-speaking parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; education, child development, social services, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with elementary-age children in educational, recreational, youth development, or community-based settings.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, families and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support daily supervision and classroom management of elementary-age students in a structured after-school environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and foster belonging, safety, respect and engagement.
• Observe and document student behavioral, developmental, and academic needs.
• Assist with interventions and strategies to address behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and academic concerns.
• Support students with homework, literacy activities, enrichment activities, and other program activities.
• Monitor student interactions and help resolve conflicts using positive behavior-support strategies.
• Communicate significant student concerns to the Academic Enrichment Team and assist with follow-up.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating academic and enrichment activities.
• Prepare classroom materials, supplies, and learning spaces before program sessions.
• Support implementation of curricula and activities while adapting to students’ needs.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Help identify barriers affecting students’ academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or developmental success.
• Provide families with information about Building One Community programs and resources.
• Communicate with families in a culturally responsive and strengths-based manner.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship building

Cultural competence

Spanish language proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Education coursework

Child development background

Job description

About Us

Building One Community (B1C) is a Stamford, Connecticut-based nonprofit supporting the successful integration of immigrants and their families. At B1C, immigrants acquire the tools they need to thrive. We provide free services that educate, employ, empower and engage immigrants and the broader community. Our programs include English Language classes, Family and Individual Support Services, Academic Enrichment Programs, Immigration Legal Services, and Workforce Development programs.

Department: Academic Enrichment
Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Hours: 8 hours per week
Schedule: Afternoons, Monday-Thursday
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Reports To: Academic Enrichment Manager

Position Summary

The Academic Enrichment Program Assistant supports the daily implementation of Building One Community’s after-school program. This position works directly with elementary-age students, families and volunteers to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs.

The Program Assistant will assist with classroom management, student engagement and behavioral support, lesson preparation and facilitation. The position will also help identify student and family needs and connect families with appropriate Building One Community programs and community resources.

Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred due to the need for regular communication and relationship-building with Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support daily supervision and classroom management of elementary-age students in a structured after-school environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and create an environment that promotes belonging, safety, respect, and engagement.
• Observe and document student behavioral, developmental, and academic needs.
• Assist with appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and academic concerns.
• Support students with homework, literacy activities, enrichment activities, and other program activities.
• Monitor student interactions and help resolve conflicts using developmentally appropriate and positive behavior-support strategies.
• Communicate significant student concerns to the Academic Enrichment Team and assist with follow-up as appropriate.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating academic and enrichment activities.
• Prepare classroom materials, supplies, and learning spaces before program sessions.
• Support implementation of established curricula and activities while adapting activities to meet students’ needs.
• Establish positive, respectful relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Help identify barriers affecting students’ academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or developmental success.
• Provide families with information about relevant Building One Community programs and community resources.
• Communicate with families in a culturally responsive and strengths-based manner.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or degree in education, child development, social services, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferably elementary-age students.
• Experience supporting children in an educational, recreational, youth development, or community-based setting.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, families and volunteers
• Commitment to working with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Highly Preferred

• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience working with multilingual families.
• Experience with classroom management or positive behavioral interventions.
• Coursework or experience in education, social work, psychology, child development, counseling, or a related field.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of immigrant families while developing your career within a vibrant community-focused organization!