STARS K-5 Program Assistant

Description SCOPE: This position interacts with K-5 grade students and their families in the Afterschool Program at Stars.

CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as hourly, part-time, non-exempt

COMPENSATION: $18.04

HOURS: Up to 23 hours per week

Must be available Monday – Thursday, 3pm-7pm

Occasional weekend events

Flexible administrative hours

Availability to work Summer Programs from 8:00am - 2:00pm

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate possesses:

• experience working with K-5 grade students
• a commitment to Stars’ mission, vision, and values
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Spanish-speaking skills desired
• a high level of integrity, self-motivation, and desire for excellence
• proficiency in Google products

Duties And Responsibilities

• With the guidance and mentorship of the Program Manager, this position assists in maintaining a culture in which students, families, and volunteers:
• thrive academically, emotionally, economically, and spiritually
• feel safe, cared for, supported, and appreciated
• have opportunities to build relationships, deepen faith, and learn from one another
• live life confidently in identity, purpose, and place in the world
• practice a lifestyle of generosity with time, talents, and resources
• analyze environment and face adversity with resilience
• understand the Afterschool program goals, expectations, and requirements
• feel equipped and prepared for their role at Stars
• engage in quality, enriching, age-appropriate activities and experiences
• establish SMART goals and healthy expectations
• With the guidance and mentorship of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant is responsible for implementing all activities of the Afterschool Program:
• maintain a safe, welcoming, clean, learning environment
• lead an efficient check-in/check-out process
• collect, record, and update data and contact information
• observe, monitor, and participate in all program components
• demonstrate consistent enforcement of behavior guidance system
• ensure age-appropriate supplies are ordered and available
• update student folders, attendance, and academic progress
• send weekly communication updates via email, text, phone, social media, etc.
• be familiar with best practices for pre-teen youth development
• be familiar with grade-specific performance indicators for grades 4 - 5
• Help coordinate transportation to and from program when needed
• perform other related duties as necessary
• The Program Assistant will collaborate with:
• Program Manager for planning, implementation strategies, and mentoring
• Afterschool program’s families for relationship building and partnership
• Stars’ staff, volunteers, ministry leaders, and community partners for support
• Pasadena Unified School District for support
• Committee members and event organizers for support

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to work around students including sitting, standing, running, kneeling and climbing stairs for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to see and respond quickly to situations and alerts..
• Must be able to work in loud environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds occasionally.
• Work at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.
• Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English.
• Display the reading skills necessary to proofread written material.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.