STARS, Site Assistant (2026-2027 School Year) (10096)

Young World Physical Education; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Part-Time Site Assistant in Bastrop, Texas. You will supervise children and implement developmentally appropriate activities. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment and communicating with parents. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and some experience working with children.

This position allows you to nurture the growth of children while participating in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Some experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Counsel children for social or academic problems.
• Prepare instructional materials for activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Nurturing children

Planning age-appropriate activities

Effective communication with parents

Taking initiative

Cooperating with others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, and according to established guidelines and lesson plans, the STARS Site Assistant supervises an assigned group of children. The Site Assistant will help to provide the necessary physical and emotional care while carrying out developmental activities. The employee will help develop goals for the children, and evaluate each child's progress. The employee is responsible for communication with parents and recruitment of students to the program.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED (at least 18 years of age)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to nurture children, plan and implement age-appropriate activities for them
• Must be able to learn, follow, and alter (if appropriate) recurrent work routines and schedules
• Must be able to take initiative
• Must be able to interact with parents in a professional manner and elicit the trust necessary to handle daily communication with parents effectively
• Must be able to take direction and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to supervise a group of children while attending to the immediate needs of one child

Minimum Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Counsel children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Develop, plan, and prepare instructional aides/materials for activities.
• Ensure that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of site is appropriately maintained.
• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean‑up.
• Complete all site paperwork, i.e., daily notes, student accident reports, attendance records.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, site events and parent meetings as requested.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans/programs, organization and schedule.
• Accept temporary work assignments.
• In the event the site supervisor is not available, take responsibility for the site.
• Implement a weekly lesson plan.
• Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained properly.
• Physically arranges the site prior to arrival.
• Clean up site when children depart.
• Communicate appropriate information to parents.
• Maintain documentation on all aspects of site and children.
• Create and maintain directions, schedules and expectations to be used by a substitute teacher for planned and unplanned regular teacher absences.
• Maintain site postings.
• Assist with the training of new site personnel and substitute teachers.
• Assist with planning and implementing events.
• Present a professional attitude including ethical and responsible behaviors.
• Maintain knowledge of children's intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and character development and the importance of the development of all of these.
• Convey a sense of integrity and warmth and a genuine caring for the development of each child.
• Maintain confidentiality for parents, children, staff and management.
• Meet all state and district requirements for the position including maintaining required training hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis; lift and carry 20 pounds of materials; reach in all directions. Adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading directions and printed or written materials; hear and speak to communicate with co‑workers, students and the public; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment. Work in classroom and outdoor environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Willingness to work on weekends when staff development or other activities such as field trips are scheduled.

Job Details

Job ID: 5806439

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ella Andrews , Community Relations Coordinator
• Service Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]