Middle School Alliance (MSA) - Bilingual Program Assistant

Middle School Alliance (MSA) - Bilingual Program AssistantThe Middle School Alliance (MSA) Bilingual Program Assistant will support programming at River City Middle School, focusing on student engagement and family communication. The role involves assisting with sign-in, snack distribution, and site transitions, as well as promoting inclusive access to opportunities for diverse student populations. The assistant will work closely with students, families, and program providers to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. This position requires proficiency in English and Spanish and at least one year of related experience in youth development or education.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Support MSA Coordinator with students signing in and enforcing program and school rules.Assist with snack distribution, dismissal procedures, and site transitions.Assist with events, special activities, and school-based initiatives.Assist in administering program evaluations.Support student recruitment and enrollment efforts.Assist with family communication regarding programming schedules, attendance expectations, transportation updates, and special events.Promote inclusive access to OST opportunities and support student participation across diverse student populations.Build and maintain positive relationships with youth and families to encourage consistent engagement and participation.Support program providers in creating safe, engaging, and youth-centered learning environments.Communicate concerns related to quality, consistency, youth engagement, or operational effectiveness to MSA leadership.Gather and communicate feedback from youth, families, providers, and school staff to support continuous improvement.Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teachers, providers, families, community partners, and youth.Represent the MSA program positively within school communities and partner spaces, referring policy, partnership, or contractual matters to MSA leadership.Assist in ensuring students are properly supervised during transitions, programming, transportation, and dismissal.Maintain awareness of site safety concerns and communicate incidents promptly to MSA leadership.This position does not have supervisory responsibility for other staff.Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and function effectively within a team environment.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in Spanish and English.Ability to adapt to changing schedules and manage multiple routine priorities in a fast-paced environment, using established program procedures.Knowledge of Positive Youth Development and youth engagement practices preferred.Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality implementation.Ability to exercise sound judgment within established program guideline and maintain professionalism in school and community settings.Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.