ASES Program Aide (After-School Education & Safety Program)
About The Position
The Sonoma County Family YMCA is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and caring individuals to join our team as ASES Program Aides in our After School Education & Safety (ASES) program. This is a part-time school year position serving elementary students through academic enrichment, recreation, and youth development activities. We're especially interested in candidates who are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, as these are the core operating hours of our programs. Whether you're pursuing a career in education, child development, psychology, social services, or youth programming, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience working with children and families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- CPR and First Aid certification required within 90 days of employment
- Ability to successfully complete DOJ and FBI background clearance, including sex offender screening
- Ability to participate in community events representing YMCA ASES programs as needed
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys working with school-age youth
- Is passionate about education, enrichment, and youth development
- Communicates effectively with students, families, school staff, and coworkers
- Is flexible, patient, and understanding
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrates leadership, professionalism, and emotional maturity
- Is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children
- College coursework toward a degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field preferred
- Experience working in education, with at-risk youth, or in school-age childcare programs preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting students with academic enrichment and tutoring activities
- Reinforcing classroom instruction in subjects such as language arts, math, science, history, social science, and computer skills
- Supporting the implementation of lesson plans and enrichment activities
- Assisting with arts, nutrition, physical activity, and other educational programming
- Supervising children throughout the program and ensuring their health and safety
- Helping maintain classroom materials and instructional equipment
- Building positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and YMCA team members
- Supporting special events and program activities
- Assisting with attendance tracking and ensuring program policies and procedures are followed
- Serving as a positive role model who reflects YMCA values every day
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay
- Free YMCA membership
- Reduced program fees
- Free childcare
- Floating holidays
- Paid sick time
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid CPR and First Aid certification
- Training and career development opportunities
- Staff Scholarship Fund
- 10% contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
