After School Assistant/Facilitator

The Bridges Afterschool Program at Northfield Elementary School is hiring Program Assistants and Facilitators. Bridges provides year-round enrichment programs for elementary school students. This includes afternoon activities which students can sign up for and participate in for 7 to 8 week sessions. Program options vary and may include Outdoor Learning, Physical Education, Arts and Crafts and more. We are looking for candidates that have a passion for working with young people in their community and being a positive role model.

The ideal candidate should have the following knowledge and skills:

• Experience working with school-aged children
• Comfortable with leading activities and managing student behaviors as needed
• Willingness to work closely with other staff
• Communicative with the Site Coordinator and other after school admin
• Flexibility in handling situations that may arise
• Must be able to commit to a schedule for the 7 to 8 week duration of a session
• Must be available from 3:00-5:00 on days scheduled

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Program Assistant

• Ensure a safe, dynamic, and engaging learning environment for students
• Monitor students during arrival/dismissal, snack, recess, and enrichment programs
• Provide student behavior management support as needed
• Support Facilitators during enrichment programs with student attendance and participation, project materials, and classroom organization
• Understand and implement safety protocols
• Assess and administer basic first-aid
• Complete all other tasks as required

Program Facilitator

• Ensure a safe, dynamic, and engaging learning environment for students
• Plan and submit enrichment programs that identify learning goals, activities, and materials to be delivered to approximately 15-20 students once a week over the course of the 7 to 8 week session
• Communicate with Program Assistant regarding need for support with student attendance and participation, project materials, and classroom organization
• Identify opportunities to showcase student work and learning in collaboration with Site Coordinator
• Provide student behavior management support as needed
• Understand and implement safety protocols
• Assess and administer basic first-aid
• Complete all other tasks as required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Northfield, VT 05663 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25