Program Assistant

EDMO•Kelseyville, CA

8d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant supports the success of EDMO’s after-school youth programs while developing leadership skills in staff coaching, problem solving, team coordination, and on-site leadership. The role combines direct work with children—including leading hands-on activities and supporting safe, inclusive learning—with operational support for Program Managers and coaching for Instructors. Depending on training and assignment, the Program Assistant may provide coverage for Instructors and Program Managers across sites in the region. The position involves travel between assigned sites as program needs change.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with groups of children or youth in a school, camp, after-school, childcare, or youth program.
At least six months of hands-on leadership experience, such as serving as a team lead, mentor, trainer, activity leader, or otherwise guiding and supporting others.
Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Meet applicable instructional qualification requirements through 48 college units, a qualifying college degree, or successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Exam.
Obtain CPR/First Aid certification by the start date, including an in-person CPR component.
Complete required Live Scan fingerprinting, TB clearance, and other applicable pre-employment requirements.
Provide three positive references.
Have reliable transportation to travel between assigned program sites.
Be able to actively supervise indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, participating in activities, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be comfortable taking initiative, providing direction, supporting teammates, leading activities, managing student behavior, and maintaining a safe learning environment.
Be adaptable when plans change, solutions-focused, dependable, and able to communicate well and work with different teams, locations, and personalities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with STEAM, social-emotional learning (SEL), or hands-on enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

Provide Instructor coverage and, when trained and assigned, support Program Manager coverage across sites in the region.
Lead hands-on activities, encourage creativity, and help students feel safe, included, and engaged in learning.
Partner with Program Managers on schedules, student transitions, attendance, supplies, and daily operations.
Model effective practices, coach Instructors, and provide helpful feedback.
Communicate with children, families, school partners, and teammates.
Support positive student behavior, accurate documentation, safety, and EDMO program expectations.
Travel between assigned program sites as needs change.