ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
The After School Assistant Director supports the planning and operations of a high-quality, personalized afterschool education and enrichment program for students. The Afterschool Assistant Director is responsible to assist the After School Director inr carrying out all administrative components of the After School Program, including attendance, payroll and other reporting, communicating with parents, overseeing volunteers, ordering supplies, maintaining files and providing other logistical and clerical support to the After School Director as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
After School Program Daily Operations:
Maintains accurate student records, including attendance, and submits reports in accordance with Aspire procedures
Ensures compliance with all safety and other regulatory and/or funder requirements
Opens and closes the program in the absence of the After School Director
Facilitates regular communications with parents/families about student attendance and behavior, as well as broader family engagement in the After School Program
Assists in compiling and analyzing student performance data, conducting assessments and other data management as needed to support staff in delivering high-quality instruction
Provides occasional classroom, small group or individualized instruction as needed to support regular program operations
Provides other logistical and clerical support to the After School Director as needed
Team Leadership:
Creates an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior and staff professionalism
Fosters a program culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
Develops and supports student behavior management systems and procedures to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
Oversees selected tutoring staff, contractors and volunteers as needed
Additional:
Demonstrate knowledge and support of Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, and value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
Strong organizational and administration skills, including ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Proficiency in use of computer technology and the internet, including MS Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and to facilitate teamwork to complete complex projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders including parents, teachers and community partners
Knowledge of child and/or youth development concepts and different learning styles; demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve own performance, including developing knowledge of Aspire Instructional Guidelines and participating in Aspire professional development
Spanish bilingual preferred
Minimum educational level:
Experience required:
Experience working with children or youth in a school or community-based setting
Administrative/management experience in a nonprofit, school, or service business preferred
Experience as a teacher or teaching assistant preferred
Physical requirements:
Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)
Demonstrate normal depth perception
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines
Compensation:
Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is an hourly rate of $31.71- $57.44 for the 24-25 school year.
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. #LinkedInEducators