After School Program Assistant
After School Program Assistant
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07-06-2025
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07-06-2025
Job Description
Position Summary
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Education the After-School Program Assistant helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. After-School Program Assistant is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on childrens interests and needs. Responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants their families and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in the implementation of school age program activities and encourage participation by children
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
As needed differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities
Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness order and availability of classroom materials
Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
Ensures a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards safety and security of children
Help ensures smooth daily transitions for children
Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline accidents inappropriate social behavior etc.) to ADE.
Communicate appropriate information to parents
Clean up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures
Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested
Interact professionally and appropriately with children parents staff community members and partners
Maintain confidentiality for all students families and staff
Follow all program policies and state regulations
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education and/or Director of Education.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
Minimum High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
Formal Training related to child or youth development; at least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting preferred.
High energy.
Multilingual preferred.
Ability to work well with others.
Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.
Adheres to all safety guidelines of the Center.
Staff must be able to communicate listen and work well with others in a team environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Job Type: Part time 2:30 PM 6:00 PM
Benefits/Perks:
Paid Time Off
Simple IRA matching
Participation in Centers many provided services
Submit cover letter/resume to: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd. Newport RI 02842 Human Resources Manager Cherie Hersperger or Education Director Missy Davis -
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
EST. 1922
Founded in 1922 and renamed honoring Dr. King in 1968 the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is a central service provider for at-risk individuals families and seniors. An independent nonprofit the MLK Community Center fights hunger promotes health educates young and school-aged kids supports families and engages seniors.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We nourish educate and support Newport County residents to improve their economic social and physical well-being.
Our Vision
Our Vision
We build a strong and inclusive community where all people are empowered to be self-reliant and to live their best quality of life.
Programs encompass three areas:
- Hunger Prevention and Nutrition
- Early Childhood and Extended Learning Time Education
- Community Support Programs
Agency goals are to:
- Reduce hunger through our food pantry daily meal program and home food delivery.
- Increase health through agency-wide access to a Registered Dietitian nutrition education fitness and wellness programming and other engaging programs.
- Offer high-performing educational programs for children while holistically supporting the needs of their parents and families.
Employment Type
Part-Time
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