Assistant, AAPS Before/After Care

Position Type:
Community Education/Children Services

Date Posted:
5/2/2025

Location:
Multiple Locations Available

District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools


Position Title: Assistant, AAPS Before/After School Program

Location: Multiple Locations Available

FTE: 10.5 - 24.75 Hours / Week

Wage Scale: $17.08 - 19.97/hour

Reports to: Community Education and Recreation (Rec & Ed) / Before/After School Program Administrative Team

Summary
AAPS Community Education and Recreation's Extended Day Program offers safe, fun, and enriching environments for students during the before and after school hours. Assistants work as part of a team providing programming to Young 5 - 5th grade students in this AAPS licensed before- and after-school care program. Responsibilities include interacting with students and assisting the Site Supervisor in planning and implementing activities.

Schedule

Morning shift hours are 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Afternoon shift hours are 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Assistants work at least 4 shifts per week.

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Desire to work with 5-11 year old children
• Is flexible and tolerant, showing caring and respect for students. Within 3 months of hire, complete training in:
  • Child and adult CPR (certification)
  • Child and adult First Aid (certification)
  • Submit negative TB test results prior to the start of employment
• Maintain compliance with all Michigan Bureau of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licensing requirements including MIregistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to work at scheduled time to assist the Site Supervisor in setting up the program space.
• Assist the Site Supervisor in planning and implementing the daily plan of activities
• Greet and interact with each child, each session
• Greet and interact with parents each day to relay information about their child's time in the program
• Assist in planning and implementing necessary procedures to ensure each child's physical safety and comfort
• Review emergency forms for each child and be aware of special circumstances including health concerns, food allergy plans, custody issues, etc.
• Assist in setting up the daily self-serve snack and assist children with snacks brought from home.
• Sanitize the tables before and after each use
• At the end of each session, prepare the room(s) for the next group using the room. This may include moving tables and chairs, sweeping, wiping down tables, etc.
• Advise and provide feedback to the Site Supervisor and Administrative Team of problems, needs, and adjustments regarding the children, as well as problems, needs and adjustments requested for the site.
• Respond to Administrative Team requests with relevant information in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in weekly site planning meetings and district trainings
• Submit time sheets weekly
• Obtain and read the "Weekly Program Notes"
• Provide coverage at additional sites as requested by the Administrative Team
• Other duties as assigned

This is a part-time position requiring regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills

• Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals

Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Other Skills & Abilities

• Apply knowledge of current child development research and techniques related to sensory issues
• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit and run. Frequently the employee will bend or twist more than the average person. The employee will be required to work out-of-doors during all months of the school year. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students and other staff.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is frequently required to interact with public and staff.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method of Application
All applicants must apply online at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings