After School EDEP Assistant - School Year

EDEP Assistant

Extended Day Enrichment Program - After School

2024-25 School Year

Part-Time, 10 Months

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children's success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, "all" really means all.

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools. Please visit the EDEP website to learn more about our program!

The EDEP Assistant assists the Head Teacher and / or Teacher as necessary in support of the After-School program. Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Assists the teacher with daily tasks;
• Instructs students in preplanned activities as required;
• Assists with any activity and special event as needed;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with ASEP staff and school staff;
• Exhibits positive public relations;
• Upholds school rules, policies, and procedures;
• Prepares and distributes snacks as needed;
• Provides care for students in ALL EDEP venues (Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs)
• Participates in EDEP programs (After School Program, Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs) as assigned
• Maintains a safe work environment;
• Establishes and maintains high standards of behavior;
• Attends required and assigned training sessions;;
• Exhibits dependable work habits;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional / management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training. Training in Basic First Aid.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS :

Duties performed typically in school settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned spaces; Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required; Occasional travel with students on field trips; Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs an other mechanical devices may be required; Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required; Daily personal and close contact with children and ASEP staff members required to provide an effective learning environment.

Updated to PG 7 Dec 2024