Community Learning Center Program Assistant

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tigard, OR

6d•$20

About The Position

The Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) at the school site. This role works under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Community Learning Center Coordinator to deliver a safe, engaging, and inclusive expanded learning program aligned with grant priorities. The Program Assistant supports logistics, student supervision, family communication, and overall program coordination as directed.

Requirements

Ability to work respectfully with diverse student and family communities
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Dependable and able 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 willing to obtain within the first 60 days of employment
High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, or other TTSD community languages)
Experience in school, youth development, or community programs
Knowledge of equity-focused, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices
Candidates with lived experience in historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply
Some college coursework or training in education, youth work, or social services preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Site Coordinator in welcoming students and managing daily attendance and transitions.
Assist with supervision during snack, academic support, and enrichment activities.
Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, supporting student behavior as needed.
Prepare, distribute, and clean up materials for activities and events.
Alert Site Coordinator or Community Learning Center Coordinator to emerging student or staff needs.
Greet and support families at sign-in/sign-out; ensure positive communication.
Assist in the preparation of family engagement events and bilingual outreach.
Support outreach to multilingual families and help ensure culturally responsive practices.
Record daily attendance and help maintain accurate participation logs.
Support Site Coordinator in gathering documentation needed for grant compliance.
Maintain organization of student files, permission forms, and supply inventories
Collaborate with the Site Coordinator and Community Learning Center Coordinator to ensure alignment between school-day and after-school experiences.
Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
Attend trainings and staff meetings as required by the program and grant.