Leggett Valley Unified School District

Classified Job Description-After School Program Assistant

Reports to: Superintendent or Designee

Summary: 

Under the direction of Superintendent/Designee assists the After School Program Coordinator in developing and implantation of after school activities both educational and extracurricular including organizing and conducting classes, tutoring, program activities and events, and monitoring of students. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title)

• Assist in planning and implementation of academic, enrichment, health, and recreational extra-curricular activities learning experiences for students. 

• Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas. 

• Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model. 

• Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences. 

• Support environments that are safe, healthy, and conducive to student learning.

• Assist recruitment and enrollment of students in after school program activities.

• Promote participation of students, school staff, volunteers, and parents. 

• Gather and maintain student participation, development, and achievement data for program evaluation efforts. 

• Participate in staff training and professional development opportunities. 

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Child and youth learning activities.

• Techniques and methods of student supervision and behavior management. 

• Basic computer and technology applications. 

Ability to:

• Effectively work with students of differing ages, abilities, and backgrounds. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with program and school personnel. 

• Learn basic first aid and safety requirements. 

• Communicate effectively in oral and written expressions. 

• Physically perform job tasks. 

• Follow directions and function within program and school policies and procedures. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

(At time of application)

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school

• Experience required in development and implementation of children/youth programs and activities.

• Two years of higher education, or

• Associate’s or higher degree, or

• Pass a formal equivalency test demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

District Provided Training(s):

(At time of application)

• CPR/First Aide

Physical Ability Required:

• Sufficient mobility to interact successfully with students.