Part-time Afterschool Program Support Staff

Do you enjoy working with children and being a steady, positive presence in their day? Are you patient, energetic, and comfortable helping kids navigate emotions and behavior in a structured environment? If you’re someone who shows up consistently, builds trust easily, and wants to make a meaningful impact after the school day ends, this could be a great fit.

An established community-based organization is seeking an Afterschool Program Support Staff member to support an elementary-age afterschool program located within a local primary school. This role pays $19.00 per hour and runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for the remainder of the school year (through June, excluding school breaks).

This role is less about formal teaching and more about being the right presence — someone who can help maintain a calm, positive environment, support children emotionally, and manage behavior without escalation. The program serves approximately 25 students, with activities and programming developed by an on-site coordinator.

This is an in-person, on-site position in the Buffalo area.

Responsibilities

• Support elementary-age students in an afterschool program setting
• Help manage behavior and emotions in a calm, consistent, and supportive way
• Build positive relationships with students and create a safe, structured environment
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and group activities
• Support the on-site coordinator with program flow and student engagement
• Serve as a dependable, steady presence for students each afternoon
• Communicate professionally with program leadership as needed

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 1–2 college courses in Early Childhood Education (required)
• Experience or coursework related to behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, or similar fields strongly preferred
• Comfortable working with elementary-age children in an afterschool setting
• Patient, calm, and emotionally steady — able to de-escalate behavior when needed
• High energy, creative, and genuinely enjoys working with children
• Able to commit through the end of the school year (June, excluding breaks)

Position Details

• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Location: On-site at a local primary school
• Duration: Temporary, through June
• Students Served: Approximately 2
  

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

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