Afterschool Program Assistant
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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School
DC
Summary
The Afterschool Program Assistant supervises students from Pre-K through 5th grade to ensure a safe and nurturing environment. They are responsible for planning and facilitating enrichment activities and supporting daily program operations.
Job Description
Department: Afterschool Program
Reports to: Afterschool Coordinator
Schedule: Monday–Friday| 2:00pm-6:00pm
Grades Supported: Pre-K through 5th Grade
Position Summary
The Afterschool Program Assistant helps create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for students in the school’s afterschool program. This role supports daily program operations, supervises students, assists with enrichment activities, and promotes positive student engagement. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, creative, and enjoys working with children.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety of students during afterschool programming
- Plan, organize, and facilitate enrichment activities that support student growth and engagement
- Prepare materials and supplies for activities and projects
- Supervise students during supper and assist with cleanup
- Reinforce school-wide routines, expectations, and positive behavior
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Support daily program operations and maintain a safe, organized environment
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
- Collaborate with team members to support a successful afterschool program
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to work with students across multiple grade levels
- FBI criminal background clearance required
- Tuberculosis screening/clearance required
Candidates may click here to view the full job description and complete list of responsibilities.
Additional duties may be assigned based on program and student needs.
The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School prepares culturally diverse elementary school students in the District of Columbia to be leaders, scholars and responsible citizens who are committed to social justice.
Stokes teaches children to think, speak, read, write and learn in two languages: English and French or English and Spanish. With a dual focus on academic excellence and community service, the Stokes School accomplishes its mission by creating an environment of achievement, respect and non-violence.
Founded
1998
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School prepares culturally diverse elementary school students in the District of Columbia to be leaders, scholars and responsible citizens who are committed to social justice.
Stokes teaches children to think, speak, read, write and learn in two languages: English and French or English and Spanish. With a dual focus on academic excellence and community service, the Stokes School accomplishes its mission by creating an environment of achievement, respect and non-violence.
Founded
1998
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
