Adventuretime (Before/After School) Associate

Adventuretime (Before/After School) Associate Urbandale Community School District, Urbandale, Iowa Job Details Job ID: 5748243 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026 Job Description JOB TITLE: Adventuretime Associate CLASSIFICATION: Classified FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Adventuretime Coordinator RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building administrators, district leadership PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day—practicing skills with small groups, supervising lunch and recess, and working collaboratively to meet building needs. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 6:30 am–9:00 am or 3:30 –6:30 pm (or both) Qualifications Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to relate well with students and meet developmental needs of preschool and school‑age students Knowledge of child‑care/child development and age‑appropriate activities Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures Ability to implement and participate in program activities Reliability—on time and follows through with responsibilities Positive role model for students Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action Create collaborative working environment Effective oral and written communication skills Interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders Knowledge of district policies and procedures Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Some experience with supervising children preferred Equipment Office equipment such as computers, two‑way radios, multi‑line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follow program procedures Assist in maintaining accurate records Assist team leaders or teachers during before/after‑school and/or preschool programs Attend weekly building staff meetings, monthly all‑staff development meetings Collaborate with building team leader or preschool teachers on lesson plans Develop positive relationships and communicate with school staff and other stakeholders Greet parents and students upon arrival and departure Provide parents with incident reports, newsletters, program changes or updates, upcoming events, and office contact information Maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment Utilize space effectively to meet students’ needs Maintain appropriate child/staff ratios at all times Follow food safety/sanitation guidelines when preparing and distributing snacks Participate in staff development Report unusual incidents to team leader or Adventuretime Coordinator Maintain confidentiality Maintain a reliable attendance record Other duties as assigned Supervision of Others None Physical Requirements Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movements Work while standing, moving, and/or walking Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working Normal vision and hearing with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites Working Conditions Majority of work performed in an office or school setting Occasional meetings outside the school day Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, hazardous materials, and emergency situations Terms of Employment At‑Will Employee Letter of Assignment Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines Performance evaluated annually Position Type Part‑Time Job Categories Instructional Support > Individual Aide Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Support Staff > Supervisory Aide Equal Opportunity Employer All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education