After School Program Aide 2025-2026
About The Position
Foundation Academies Promise: To Equip all scholars to Excel in learning and Empower them to Lead purpose-filled lives. Purpose: Foundation Academies exists to close the opportunity gap for youth in our community of Trenton, NJ. Dismantling systemic injustice requires a strong team of highly talented people who have the skills, capacity and passion our scholars deserve. As an after school program aide, you will provide support to a comprehensive suite of after school programming that enhance learning experiences beyond regular school hours. This position aims to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that supports the holistic development of scholars to advance the organization's mission and goals. What is in it for you: You will gain a sense of purpose and pride knowing you are empowering opportunities for scholars society too often overlooks due to the color of their skin or their zip code. You also will join a community that values wellness.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children, preferably in schools
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of educational best practices and child development principles.
Responsibilities
- Youth Supervision
- Under the guidance of the Program Manager, instructors will provide direct supervision to students
- Use of Positive framing and Tiered Support approach to creating a positive learning environment
- Travel with scholars for planned field trips and special events
- Maintain positive environments where scholars follow expectations and procedures
- Ensure the school expectations and protocols are reflected in daily practice
- Ability to use good judgment and practical problemâsolving skills
- Communicate with the parents as needed during program dismissal
- Maintain a safe environment for all scholars
- Facilitation
- Work with the Director of Operations and fellow Program Manager to ensure that program activities are intentional, fun, well-planned, and executed at a high level.
- Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, partners, scholars, and parents
- Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, and engaging environment
- Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the after school program.
- Keep spaces neat and orderly
- Support projects and initiatives as defined by the Director of Operations on an as-needed basis
- Data Management
- Submission of required reports
- Maintain accurate attendance data and reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
