Community Learning Center Program Assistant
About The Position
The Community Learning Center Program Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program at a school site. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Community Learning Center Coordinator, the assistant helps deliver a safe, engaging, and inclusive expanded-learning program aligned with grant priorities. Duties include supporting program logistics, supervising students, communicating with families, and coordinating activities as directed. This is a 9-month assignment, 3.5 hours per day from 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.; actual workdays may vary based on the school calendar and program needs. The position is paid $21.90 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to work respectfully with diverse student and family communities.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Dependability and ability to follow through on assignments.
- Basic technology skills for data entry and communication.
- Oregon or Washington State Driver’s License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner.
- Medic First Aid Card, or willingness to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, grasping, kneeling, squatting, walking, and standing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or bicultural ability, particularly in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, or other languages spoken in the TTSD community.
- Experience in school, youth development, or community programs.
- Knowledge of equity-focused, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices.
- Some college coursework or training in education, youth work, or social services.
- Lived experience in historically underserved communities; such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Welcome students and assist with daily attendance and transitions.
- Supervise students during snack, academic support, and enrichment activities.
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment and support student behavior as needed.
- Prepare, distribute, and clean up materials for activities and events.
- Alert the Site Coordinator or Community Learning Center Coordinator to emerging student or staff needs.
- Greet and support families at sign-in and sign-out and promote positive communication.
- Assist with preparing family engagement events and bilingual outreach.
- Support outreach to multilingual families and culturally responsive practices.
- Record daily attendance and help maintain accurate participation logs.
- Help gather documentation for grant compliance and organize student files, permission forms, and supply inventories.
- Collaborate with coordinators to align school-day and after-school experiences.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
- Attend program- and grant-required trainings and staff meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
