ASES Program Aide (After-School Education & Safety Program)

Job Description

Job Description

ASES Program Aide (Part-Time School Year Position)

Sonoma County Family YMCA | $18.21-$19.21 per hour| Locations in Rohnert Park

Are you passionate about supporting youth and creating engaging learning experiences? The Sonoma County Family YMCA is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and caring individuals to join our team as ASES Program Aides in our After School Education & Safety (ASES) program.

This is a part-time school year position serving elementary students through academic enrichment, recreation, and youth development activities. We're especially interested in candidates who are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM , as these are the core operating hours of our programs.

Whether you're pursuing a career in education, child development, psychology, social services, or youth programming, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience working with children and families. 

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

At the YMCA, we're committed to strengthening our community and helping people reach their full potential. Our culture is built on five core values:

• Welcoming - Everyone belongs.
• Genuine - We celebrate individuality.
• Hopeful - We believe in people's potential.
• Nurturing - We support growth and development.
• Determined - We work together to make our community stronger. 

When you join the Y, you'll become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students succeed both academically and socially.

What You'll Do

As an ASES Program Aide, you'll help create a safe, engaging, and supportive after-school environment by:

✅ Assisting students with academic enrichment and tutoring activities

✅ Reinforcing classroom instruction in subjects such as language arts, math, science, history, social science, and computer skills

✅ Supporting the implementation of lesson plans and enrichment activities

✅ Assisting with arts, nutrition, physical activity, and other educational programming

✅ Supervising children throughout the program and ensuring their health and safety

✅ Helping maintain classroom materials and instructional equipment

✅ Building positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and YMCA team members

✅ Supporting special events and program activities

✅ Assisting with attendance tracking and ensuring program policies and procedures are followed

✅ Serving as a positive role model who reflects YMCA values every day 

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys working with school-age youth
• Is passionate about education, enrichment, and youth development
• Communicates effectively with students, families, school staff, and coworkers
• Is flexible, patient, and understanding
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates leadership, professionalism, and emotional maturity
• Is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College coursework toward a degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field preferred
• Experience working in education, with at-risk youth, or in school-age childcare programs preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 90 days of employment
• Ability to successfully complete DOJ and FBI background clearance, including sex offender screening
• Ability to participate in community events representing YMCA ASES programs as needed

Great Benefits Include

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• Free YMCA membership
• Reduced program fees
• Free childcare
• Floating holidays
• Paid sick time
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid CPR and First Aid certification
• Training and career development opportunities
• Staff Scholarship Fund
• 10% contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund 

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support student success, foster positive relationships, and strengthen your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help empower the next generation through learning, enrichment, and belonging at the Sonoma County Family YMCA.

The Y. For a Better Us.®