Job Description

Title: PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Reports to: Program Director, Associate Director of Programs

Job Status: Non-Exempt Part-time position

Hours: 26.5 hrs. per week Monday to Friday. $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

JOB GOALS:

• To teach students to respect themselves, their peers, their elders, their schools, and their community.

• To provide homework assistance and an opportunity to improve math and literacy skills and instill a love of learning.

• To provide new experiences, especially in the arts, with many workshops, classes, and field trips.

• To provide students recreational opportunities aimed at developing teamwork on and off the field, as well as introducing healthy lifestyle habits.

• To provide caring adults as role models/mentors demonstrating that they do care about young people

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Program Director with the daily operation of the afterschool program for 26.5 per week, Monday-Friday.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be part of the leadership team at the school site. Understand the State or Federal grant goals. Understand the role of Beyond the Bell Branch and their responsibilities. Know the school culture and who is responsible for what area of discipline. Under the direction of Program Director serve as the second point person for solving student issues, parent issues and communicating, observing, and counseling staff, informing school personnel on changes to program. Handle and prepare incident reports when needed. Reporting all issues to appropriate staff. Always maintain a professional attitude.

DAILY TASKS:

• Assist Program Director with organizing, planning, and supervising daily afterschool activities
• Responsible for tracking, filing, and entering all student registration forms into the student database system.
• Tabulating and maintaining student paper sign-in sheets in good order
• Responsible for entering all daily student attendance into database system.
• Assist Program Director with all student recruitment/retention efforts (daily, weekly, monthly activities).
• Maintain daily communication with all program staff
• Assist with hot supper and food services paperwork and reports
• Generate copies of the program calendar and post accordingly around campus.
• Assist with making parent reminder calls (as needed)
• Prepare and assemble program materials for students, school, and parents
• Help organize field trips (as needed) and assist with special events
• Serve as the substitute when Program Director is absent

PROGRAM SUPERVISION:

Provide daily supervision for all students.

Visit each activity to review class structure and student engagement.

Provide appropriate discipline actions when required.

Report all issues to Program Director.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Director. Has frequent contact with the executive staff, office staff, and other program staff. Works in close partnership with the school administration, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience: One to two years experience working with youth in non-profit educational agency or school preferred. (Ages 10-14).

· Education/Knowledge: Preferred- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in education, human services, social services, or a related field preferred. Minimum A.A. degree in education or related field. Strong interest in youth development.

· Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership skills, ability to take initiative, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Demonstrate strong time management and organizing skills. The ability to relate well to diverse individuals and to be flexible and open to new ideas. Driven by creativity and have the proven ability to deliver a consistently high quality of service to the students that LACER serves with the afterschool program. An aptitude for managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.

· Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, internet, e-mail.

For more information visit www.LACERafterschool.org

Company Description

The L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs provide middle and high school students with free opportunities in the arts, academics, and athletics every day after school. Located in eight Los Angeles public schools, the program serves over 1,080 students every day with a team of instructors, artists, coaches and volunteers. The services L.A.C.E.R. provides make all the difference for the families we serve; 84% are economically disadvantaged, and many do not have access to the high-quality programming L.A.C.E.R. specializes in including visual and performing arts, academic assistance, college and career prep, and fitness and nutrition for all students. L.A.C.E.R. began in 1995 and programming is funded by federal, state, city, and county funds, as well as private corporations, foundations, and individual donors. L.A.C.E.R. also partners with other non-profits to provide specialized classes and opportunities to the students we serve.