Program Assistant

Edventure More•Salinas, CA

5d•$26 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Assistant is the lifeline of the program, training on and being ready to hold any position that the program has to offer - from Program Manager to Instructor. The main responsibility of the Program Assistant is to act as a substitute any time someone calls in sick or a role is unfilled, across multiple locations. Additionally, they will assist the Program Managers with operational oversight, with a focus on coaching and mentoring other site staff.

Requirements

Experience (and a love for!) working with kids
Experience working with groups of students
Experienced coach with teaching or educator support experience
A background in or familiar with SEL and STEAM learning methodology
Experience providing feedback
Creative, patient, and positive attitude with a willingness to problem-solve
High sense of responsibility and dependability
Patience, flexibility, and adaptability
Self-starter, motivated, but also a team player
A reliable form of transportation
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or relevant experience
48 college units or the ability to pass the Instructional Assistant Exam (will be administered by EDMO)
CPR/First Aid Certification is required by the start date. Certification must include an in-person CPR component. If you are not already certified, some compensation will be available.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects that weigh up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Nice To Haves

Previous camp or after-school experience preferred
Classroom teaching experience and/or teaching credentials are a huge plus but not required
Note - this job often requires driving between locations or reporting to different locations daily.

Responsibilities

Assisting sites in your assigned region/geography by traveling to multiple locations weekly
Participating in any professional development, or in-season meetings
Subbing for any role needed including Instructors and Program Managers
Helping the Program Managers manage all aspects of the program’s daily operations
Coaching, mentoring, and training site Instructors
Providing high-caliber customer service by anticipating and addressing any kid, staff, or parent challenges and/or concerns
Communicating with parents as needed, to make sure they are up to date on what their kids are experiencing at the program
Exhibiting the EDMO Vibe and demonstrating through actions and words each of the social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of self-awareness, problem-solving, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids
Performing any other duties as assigned