Program Assistant -- After School Program

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Program: La Casita is an after school program located in the city of Oceanside that is set up as an early intervention program for at-risk youth and communities. La Casita provides services for (on average) 60 children ages 5-12 on a daily basis. The after school program is placed in the heart of a community where a safe space for children to go to when released from school is needed and where academic support can be given.

Goal of Position: Program Assistants are needed for the La Casita after school program to assist youth with homework and other tasks set out by the program supervisor.

Benefits:

• Networking Opportunities
• Free trainings
• Professional development
• Invitation to Agency Lunches
• Meaningful engagement with the community

Tasks/responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to elementary school children with homework and creative projects
• Assist supervisor with indoor/outdoor activities
• Maintenance and enforcement of program rules & guidelines
• Support staff in obtaining intake forms, permission forms, and other paperwork as required from clients

Qualifications:

• Patience and dedication is a must
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Enthusiasm about sharing hobbies (arts & crafts, games & sports, etc.) and interests with youth
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Must be 18 years or older

Time Commitment: 2-4 days a week/ 1-2 hours a day. Individual will need to make a minimum commitment of 6 months.