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Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Rainier Valley Leadership AcademySeattle, WA, US
7 days ago
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22.09-$24.13 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Reports to : After School Program Manager

Classification : Part-Time, School Year (with optional summer support)

Start Date : November 2025

Location : Seattle, WA

Salary Range : $22.09 - $24.13 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Schedule :

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday : 2 : 30 PM - 5 : 30 PM (Program 3 : 00-5 : 00 PM)
  • Wednesday : 12 : 30 PM - 5 : 30 PM
  • Approximately : 17 hours per week during school year

Opportunity :

We are seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Elementary After School Activities Assistant to support our after-school enrichment program. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with elementary-aged children and creating engaging, safe, and nurturing learning environments outside of the traditional school day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Elementary After School Activities Assistant to support our after-school enrichment program. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with elementary-aged children and creating engaging, safe, and nurturing learning environments outside of the traditional school day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Program Operations

  • Set up and prepare daily activity spaces and materials before scholar arrival
  • Clean up and properly store materials and equipment at the end of each session
  • Track and maintain accurate attendance records for scholars entering and exiting the program
  • Prepare, set up, and distribute afternoon snacks in accordance with dietary restrictions and safety guidelines ensuring proper record keeping and practices according to the After School Snack Program as a part of the National School Lunch Program
  • Activity Leadership & Enrichment

  • Plan, schedule, and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities that engage elementary scholars
  • Develop activities that support social-emotional learning and age-appropriate development
  • Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages participation and creativity
  • Adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs and interests
  • Behavior Management & Student Support

  • Implement and reinforce behavior expectations and routines consistent with the regular school day
  • Use positive behavior management strategies to create a respectful and safe environment
  • Support scholars in developing social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation
  • Communicate effectively with scholars to build positive relationships
  • Field Trips & Special Events

  • Plan and coordinate at least one educational field trip per quarter
  • Complete all required paperwork, permission slips, and safety documentation for field trips
  • Manage logistics including transportation arrangements, chaperone coordination, and budget considerations in partnership with the After School Program Manager and Operations staff
  • Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed during off-site activities
  • Communication & Documentation

  • Communicate with parents / guardians as necessary regarding scholar participation, behavior, and program updates
  • Maintain organized records and documentation for program compliance
  • Follow up on outstanding permission slips, medical forms, and other required documentation
  • Collaborate with school staff and administration as needed
  • Qualifications

    Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with elementary-aged children (ages 5-11)
  • Ability to pass background check and fingerprinting
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and staff
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full school year schedule
  • Preferred

  • Previous experience in after-school programs, summer camps, or classroom settings
  • Knowledge of social-emotional learning frameworks and trauma-informed practices
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, or other languages spoken by our community)
  • Experience planning and leading field trips or off-site activities
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods
  • Capability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to actively supervise and engage with energetic elementary-aged children
  • Capacity to respond quickly in emergency situations
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly wage
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on elementary scholars' lives
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Flexible summer employment options available
  • Potential for growth within our organization
  • ABOUT RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY :

    Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is a public, tuition-free, charter school, providing an anti-racist collaborative community and rigorous education, while providing access to civic leadership and college success for all scholars in Seattle. RVLA will serve grades 6-12 in the Seattle Community. We respect and celebrate the wealth and vitality of the ethnic and cultural traditions that thrive in our neighborhood. Our mission is to put every child on the path to success in college and career, leadership, and life.

    We integrate college and career-ready and hands-on instruction to expose all scholars to a variety of authentic experiences. Our teachers use data driven collection to meet scholar needs and differentiation. We use common planning time and collaborative team time to analyze data to inform instruction. We provide a teacher mentor for every scholar, and focus on personalized learning.

    RVLA boasts a highly-qualified and diverse faculty and staff that not only have excellent educational credentials, but also bring to the school community many years of dedication to scholar success and passion for our mission. Our small school community allows adults to know each other and every scholar by name, strength and need. We pride ourselves on building and maintaining close relationships with each other, our community, scholars and families.

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