After-School Program Staff

Job Description

Job Description

ob Overview

Insight Global is looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and student-focused After-School Program Staff to support students in a school-based after-school program.

In this role, you will independently lead and supervise groups of up to 20 students while creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment. You will help students with homework, facilitate academic and recreational activities, support positive behavior, and contribute to students' social and emotional development.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is confident managing groups, and wants to make a meaningful impact on students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and actively supervise groups of up to 20 students in classroom and outdoor settings
• Maintain student safety during activities, transitions, snack time, outdoor play, and dismissal
• Provide  homework assistance and academic support using provided curriculum and materials
• Facilitate structured enrichment, recreational, and outdoor activities
• Use positive behavior management techniques, including  PBIS practices , clear expectations, and redirection
• Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes student engagement and positive peer relationships
• Support students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Assist with daily snack preparation, distribution, and clean-up
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow established student sign-in and dismissal procedures
• Communicate professionally with program leadership, school staff, families, and team members
• Report student safety concerns, injuries, or behavioral incidents according to established procedures
• Participate in required meetings, training, and professional development
• Follow all school district, and school-site policies related to safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and mandated reporting

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working with  TK-8th grade students in education, tutoring, after-school programs, childcare, camps, youth development, or a similar environment
• Experience supervising and managing groups of children
• Ability to independently lead students while maintaining appropriate safety and behavior expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable with consistent and punctual attendance
• Ability to remain calm and professional when handling challenging behaviors or unexpected situations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Candidates must also meet at least one of the following educational requirements:

• 48 completed semester units / 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Associate's degree or higher
• Ability to successfully pass an approved  Paraeducator/Basic Skills Assessment

Candidates must also be willing and able to complete required employment and school-site clearances, which may include:

• DOJ/FBI Live Scan and background clearance
• TB clearance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Sexual Harassment training
• Mandated Reporter training

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in  Education, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, Liberal Studies , or a related field
• Previous experience in an after-school, expanded learning, tutoring, classroom, or youth development program
• Familiarity with  PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), classroom management, and academic enrichment
• Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs

Schedule & Availability

Regular School-Year Schedule:

Monday-Friday, approximately 1:00 PM-6:00 PM PT

Earlier start times may be required for TK/K programs and on minimum or early-release school days.

Programs may also operate during school intersessions and summer months, typically between 7:00 AM-4:00 PM .