Senior Program Assistant

EDMO; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after waiting period

Job summary

EDMO in Monterey, CA is seeking a Site Leader for after-school programs. You’ll run daily site operations when the Senior Program Manager is away, coach instructors, and coordinate STEAM, SEL activities, and student support after school.

You’ll build strong relationships with families and school partners, ensure a safe, welcoming environment, and help the program run smoothly while adapting to changing priorities. This is a part-time, in-person role in Monterey.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience working with groups of kids.
• 1+ year of experience leading, coaching, or mentoring staff.
• CPR/First Aid certification by start date, including an in-person CPR component.
• Livescan fingerprinting and a negative TB test.
• Able to stand, walk, and stay actively engaged with kids indoors and outdoors, up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: Run daily site operations when the Senior Program Manager is at another location, and step into Program Manager duties when assigned.
• Support and coach instructors through modeling, mentoring, and feedback they can use the same afternoon, and lead team huddles and trainings.
• Keep the program moving: Help coordinate transitions, snack, homework support, outdoor activities, STEAM and SEL programming, attendance, supplies, and daily program needs.
• Create a great experience for kiddos: Support positive behavior, strong relationships, and a safe, welcoming environment where kids can learn and have fun.
• Partner with families: Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers and help address questions or concerns.
• Build relationships: Partner with parents, teachers, office staff, custodians, and school leaders to help the program operate smoothly.
• Be ready when the unexpected happens: Call-outs, changing priorities, kiddo needs, staffing challenges—you stay calm, assess what is needed, and help the team move forward.

Job description

Description

Youth Programs | Staff Mentoring | Site Leadership

$28.50 - $29.50/hour | Part-Time | About 30 hours/week

Monday - Friday | 12:00 PM–6:30 PM | Monterey Community

Medical insurance after the applicable waiting period.

Monterey, CA

$28.50 - $29.50/hour | Approximately 30 hours/week | In person

YOU'VE RUN THE ROOM. NOW RUN THE SITE.

Some days, you'll be coaching an Instructor through a tough moment. Other days, you may be leading the entire after-school site while the Senior Program Manager is supporting another program. Either way, the team looks to you, and the kids never feel the difference.

EDMO has run after-school and summer programs since 2004: hands‑on STEAM, real friendships, and kids who leave more curious than they came. 200+ school district partners across Northern California, and voted Best of the Bay 15 years running.

What you’ll do

• Take the lead. Run daily site operations when the Senior Program Manager is at another location, and step into Program Manager duties when assigned.
• Support and coach instructors. Coach through modeling, mentoring, and feedback they can use the same afternoon, and lead team huddles and trainings.
• Keep the program moving. Help coordinate transitions, snack, homework support, outdoor activities, STEAM and SEL programming, attendance, supplies, and daily program needs.
• Create a great experience for kiddos. Support positive behavior, strong relationships, and a safe, welcoming environment where kids can learn and have fun.
• Partner with families. Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers and help address questions or concerns.
• Build relationships. Partner with parents, teachers, office staff, custodians, and school leaders to help the program operate smoothly.
• Be ready when the unexpected happens. Call-outs, changing priorities, kiddo needs, staffing challenges—you stay calm, assess what is needed, and help the team move forward.

You’d be a great fit if...

• You have 2+ years of experience with groups of kids in an after-school program, camp, classroom, childcare program, or similar setting
• You have 1+ years experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or providing feedback to other staff.
• People can count on you when things get busy.
• You're comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and asking for support when a situation needs escalation.
• You communicate well with kids, staff, families, and school partners.
• You're organized enough to manage the details without losing sight of the people.
• You're flexible, dependable, positive, and ready to jump in where the program needs you.
• You're interested in continuing to grow as a leader.

Haven't led a team yet? Start as a Program Assistant. It's the step right before this one.

The essentials

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience working with groups of kids
• 1+ year of experience leading, coaching, or mentoring staff
• Instructional Assistant exam, or an AA, BA, or 48 college units (waives the exam)
• CPR/First Aid certification by your start date, including an in-person CPR component
• Livescan fingerprinting and a negative TB test
• Able to stand, walk, and stay actively engaged with kids indoors and outdoors, including lifting up to 50 lbs

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