Required Skills & Experience
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working with TK-8th grade students in education, tutoring, after-school programs, childcare, camps, youth development, or a similar environment
- Experience supervising and managing groups of children
- Ability to independently lead students while maintaining appropriate safety and behavior expectations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable with consistent and punctual attendance
- Ability to remain calm and professional when handling challenging behaviors or unexpected situations
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Candidates must also meet at least one of the following educational requirements:
- 48 completed semester units / 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university
- Associate's degree or higher
- Ability to successfully pass an approved Paraeducator/Basic Skills Assessment Candidates must also be willing and able to complete required employment and school-site clearances, which may include:
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan and background clearance
- TB clearance
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Sexual Harassment training
- Mandated Reporter training Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, Liberal Studies, or a related field
- Previous experience in an after-school, expanded learning, tutoring, classroom, or youth development program
- Familiarity with PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), classroom management, and academic enrichment Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs
Job Description
After-School Program Staff Location: Pomona, CA 91768 Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1:00 PM-6:00 PM PT Organization: Middle Tree
$20/hr Job Overview Middle Tree is looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and student-focused After-School Program Staff to support students in a school-based after-school program. In this role, you will independently lead and supervise groups of up to 20 students while creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment. You will help students with homework, facilitate academic and recreational activities, support positive behavior, and contribute to students' social and emotional development. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is confident managing groups, and wants to make a meaningful impact on students.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and actively supervise groups of up to 20 students in classroom and outdoor settings
- Maintain student safety during activities, transitions, snack time, outdoor play, and dismissal
- Provide homework assistance and academic support using provided curriculum and materials
- Facilitate structured enrichment, recreational, and outdoor activities
- Use positive behavior management techniques, including PBIS practices, clear expectations, and redirection
- Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes student engagement and positive peer relationships
- Support students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
- Assist with daily snack preparation, distribution, and clean-up
- Maintain accurate attendance records and follow established student sign-in and dismissal procedures
- Communicate professionally with program leadership, school staff, families, and team members
- Report student safety concerns, injuries, or behavioral incidents according to established procedures
- Participate in required meetings, training, and professional development Follow all Middle Tree, school district, and school-site policies related to safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and mandated reporting