Senior Program Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after waiting period

Job summary

Edventure More in Monterey, CA seeks a Site Leader to oversee youth programs, mentor staff, and run daily site operations in our after-school program.

You’ll coach instructors, coordinate transitions, manage snacks, homework support, and activities, and build positive relationships with families to ensure a safe, engaging environment for kids, about 30 hours per week at $28.50–$29.50/hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with groups of kids in programs.
• 1+ year experience leading or mentoring staff.
• Ability to coordinate activities and manage daily site operations.

Responsibilities

• Run daily site operations when Senior PM is away.
• Coach instructors through modeling, mentoring and feedback.
• Coordinate transitions, snacks, homework support, and activities.
• Create a welcoming, safe environment for kids.
• Build positive relationships with families and school partners.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth program operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Child engagement

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/BA or 48 college units

CPR/First Aid certification

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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