Before & After School Program - Enrichment Assistant

Ankeny Community School District•Ankeny, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Before & After School Program – Enrichment Assistant is to support the physical, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students in the out-of-school setting. They assist in implementing high-quality, hands-on enrichment programming while creating a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, valued, and engaged.

Requirements

16 years of age.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students and staff.
Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility.
Ability to take direction and a willingness to collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to implement procedures and support daily operations.
Must demonstrate reliable attendance.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, including adult and child CPR and First Aid
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working and interacting with school-age students, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist enrichment leaders in implementing lesson plans by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and assist with hands-on projects
Provide individual or small group support for students, including assistance with behavior intervention plans, as directed by the site leader
Assist site leaders and enrichment leaders in communicating expectations, modeling positive behavior, and using de-escalation and conflict-resolution strategies when needed
Actively engage with students and families to establish a safe, positive, engaging environment
Supervise and actively monitor students in various settings, including classrooms and non-classrooms, such as cafeterias, hallways, gyms, playgrounds, buses, during arrival and dismissal, and on field trips
Provide front office coverage while facilitating student dismissal and verifying authorized pickups; perform accurate data entry; and assist with questions and general support
Demonstrate responsible use of program resources by ensuring appropriate materials are available, properly put away, and that activity areas are cleaned and organized after use
Present a positive, professional image of the Before & After School Program while providing exemplary customer care and following the Before & After School Program Standards of Service
Collaborate with site leaders and other Before & After School Program staff to meet the needs of all students
Maintain confidentiality and follow legal and ethical standards related to student support
Obtain and maintain required certifications, including adult and child CPR and First Aid, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure compliance with Iowa Department of Health & Human Services minimum standards
Adhere to safety protocols and policies established by Ankeny Community School District and the Before & After School Program, as well as the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services licensing minimum standards to ensure the safety of oneself and others
Support District goals and objectives while adhering to all District policies, contributing to the overall success of the school community
Perform additional duties as assigned