After School Program Assistant

Mission Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student success and community development. Safe Passages is a non‑profit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student success and community development. Safe Passages serves over 5,000 children and families annually through our strategies that span the age continuum of birth through young adulthood, including Early Childhood, School Linked Services, Juvenile Justice, Career Pathways, and Equitable Public Health Access. Safe Passages’ work is based on the premises that access to educational opportunity, health services, and family support should not be dictated by race or socio‑economic status, and that healthy and supported young people are better prepared to learn and succeed. Safe Passages’ After School Programs provide quality enrichment and academic support services delivered with a strong youth development framework. Safe Passages is a leading provider in the delivery of school‑based After School Programs within the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). Primary Responsibilities The After School Program Assistant Coordinator will work under the direction supervision of the After School Program Coordinator, with additional reporting responsibility to the AmeriCorps Director. This position supports school-based After School programs and provides administrative assistance to monitor and ensure compliance with Safe Passages’ (and OUSD’s) policies and procedures. Responsibilities Work closely with the After School Program Coordinator, after school providers, and school staff to support After School programming and to implement student assessment and other evaluation tools Coach sports and other recreational activities during After School programming (may include some Saturdays for team sports games) Assist with enrichment activities and events such as visual and performing arts, technology, leadership, and recreation activities as indicated by Safe Passages staff Supervise and coach school‑based AmeriCorps team members Support all transition periods including school day dismissal, snack, academic to enrichment, and program dismissal Assist with family outreach and after school events such as family nights and student showcases/performances Participate in Safe Passages professional development training sessions and monthly After School Team meetings Attend OUSD and School Site Staff meetings Other duties as needed Necessary Skills and Qualifications Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively. English skills are required. Communication skills necessary to work with children, young people, school staff, and volunteers Experience working with database systems to input data and generate reports Effective time management and organizational skills Must have at least 48 semester units completed from an accredited college, Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience working on an urban school site preferred Clearance of TB test, background (fingerprint) check, and full FDA Approved Covid‑19 Vaccination High level of cultural competency Youth development experience preferred For Your Work/Life Balance 13 paid holidays & 1 floating holiday 100% Employer‑paid insurance coverage and 75% Employer‑paid domestic partner and dependent coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits Chiropractic & Acupuncture Coverage Paid time off and sick leave accruals Employer‑administered Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses Employer‑administered voluntary pre‑ or post‑tax 403(b) employee retirement contribution account Employee Assistance Program Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employment Classification: This is a full‑time position with paid time off, sick leave, and medical, dental, and vision benefits Work Schedule 40 hours per week: Monday– Friday. Some nights and weekends depending on planned activities and events Compensation 12‑month position at a salary range of $45,000– $55,000 depending on site placement and experience Safe Passages is an Equal Opportunity Employer Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr