Auxiliary Programs After-School Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Auxiliary Programs After-School Associate (Part-Time)

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. Pace is seeking candidates to work part-time in our after-school programs, Knight Crew for Lower School and Late Knight for Middle School.

At Pace, we hire enthusiastic and energetic professionals dedicated to their crafts who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Pace is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body and actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

After-school associates supervise lower school aged children between 1:30–6 p.m. in Knight Crew, and middle school aged children in a supervised study hall between 3:30–6 p.m. daily Monday - Friday according to the school year calendar (August through May).

The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of humor, initiative and flexibility, as well as exhibits good judgment and a love for engaging young minds. Enthusiasm for working with children, especially elementary-age students, is a critical quality. He/she/they should possess a wealth of patience, energy and creativity to hold the attention of the children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engages and leads children through the daily flow of activities which include homework, computer, crafts, playground and snack time

• Organizes and participates in games, reading, craft projects and similar activities

• Respectfully handles conflicts and discipline in line with Pace values

• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away materials and books

• Greets parents each afternoon and provides positive feedback

• Monitors homework time

• Assists in cleaning activity areas

• Available to occasionally stay past 6 p.m.

• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma required; Associate degree (A.A.) preferred.

• Two to four years related experience and/or training desired.

• Must be punctual, self-motivated, and committed to the work schedule.

• Basic knowledge of first aid required.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds required.

• Must be able to work on campus, in-person.

• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week as directed by the supervisor
  

Starting pay is between $15.00 and $18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Please include the following attachments as PDF or Word documents when applying for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

• Any additional supporting documents

Learn more about our After School Programs at:

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Learn more about our Action Plan for Racial Equity at: -inclusion/action-plan-for-racial-equity