Title: Afterschool Program Assistant

Reports to: Director of Auxiliary Programs

Status: Part time position, Non-exempt Employee

Start date: Oct 2025

Schedule: 3:00-6:00pm, Monday-Friday

Afterschool Program Assistant: The main purpose of this position is to support the after school program manager in providing a high quality experience for students and families and meeting best practice standards in relation to all aspects of the After School Program. The working hours for this position are 3:00-6:00pm Monday through Friday. Applicants who are not available for the full working hours are still encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Director of Auxiliary Programs in day-to-day activities and other duties as needed;
• Supervise students as they participate in activities such as crafts, circle games, sports, etc.;
• Oversee students during general group activities and playtime;
• Participate in preparing the environment for students, including cleaning duties before and after each session;
• Represent the after school program with a professional image at all times;
• Engage appropriately with parents, including greeting upon arrival and communicating about students and the program;
• Maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for students.

Qualifications:

• Available to work weekday afternoons;
• Experience working with preschool & elementary school children in an academic setting, or similar setting such as summer camp;
• Courteous and professional demeanor;
• Ability to follow directions and reason logically;
• Detail oriented and well-organized;
• Health Screening, TB clearance, and background fingerprinting clearance required;
• A one-year commitment is expected.

Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

ADA Requirements:

Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

• For the purposes of the ADA, the "Primary Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom work environment, with typical classroom noise and other disruptions
• Both sitting and standing are required during a regular work day
• Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to turn, bend and reach
• Ability to move oneself around the campus
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request an accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

About Marin Primary & Middle School

About Us At Marin Primary & Middle School, we believe that it's deep connections–between students, with teachers, and with ideas–that help kids know themselves and push through boundaries in school and in life. Every day we strengthen these connections so our students are able to tackle new ideas and challenges, pursue their goals with optimism and courage, and apply all they learn to the world they'll inherit. Serving 320 students in preschool through grade 8, Marin Primary & Middle School’s vibrant learning community is located in the town of Larkspur, just 4.5 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Taking advantage of both the beautiful outdoor environment of Marin County and the cultural offerings of metropolitan San Francisco, MP&MS asks its students to Be Connected, Be Curious, and Be Courageous. Our Mission At Marin Primary & Middle School we make education meaningful, while encouraging pride in self, respect for others, and enthusiasm for learning. We treasure childhood. We honor and enjoy children’s natural curiosity, competence, and exuberance. We teach to reach children. Using teams of teachers and educational methods tailored to how children learn best..., we connect with our students, build trusting relationships, and make learning relevant, memorable, and fun. We teach children to reach. Asking not “how smart is the child” but “how is the child smart,” we guide our students to see their full potential, and we equip them to pursue it with passion and purpose. We inspire children to make a difference. We value academic excellence, personal integrity, and community action and encourage our students to become informed, engaged, and ethical global citizens.

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