Afterschool Program Assistant SY 26-27

• Job Title: Afterschool Program Assistant
• Schedule: Temp. Part-Time | Up to 20 hours a week (with availability from 2-6pm)
• Start Date: August 2026

About LaAmistad

• Mission: To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.
• Vision: That Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency.

Core Values

Kindness: “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion.”

Excellence: "Every touch, every time, no exceptions."

Passion: "The energy and devotion that transforms work into a joyful pursuit."

Teamwork: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Perseverance: “Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.”

Do you believe in the power of education? LaAmistad is looking for applicants that exhibit our core values and want to impact the lives of Latino students and families. We are seeking a Program Assistant to support our Afterschool Tutoring, and Parent Partnership programs for 10-20 hours per week. Preferred hours are Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing, teaching, and evaluating assigned instructional courses

Develops supplemental teaching material and strategies to help students practice

Support the Afterschool Teacher with on-site programming needs

Assists the staff with all communication to and from the parents in English and Spanish

Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Supports the collection and input of data for all programs

Effectively responds to stakeholder inquiries, questions, and comments

Prepares and distributes program documentation and details

Creates and/or updates class syllabi or other communications as needed

Performs other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bilingual native Spanish speaker preferred

Fluency in Spanish and English (writing, listening, and speaking)

Must have a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience with parent coaching is preferred

Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within diverse families

• •Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as during parent/or community events
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Must have own transportation and hold a valid driver’s license

Commitment to the program’s goals and mission

Candidates over age 25 who are willing to drive a small bus/van to transport up to 14 students to afterschool, in addition to filling this role, will receive an additional $2/hour above their determined pay rate.

Desired Skills and Attributes

Ability to confidently lead a group of adults or children

Strong organizational skills along with a sense for detail and follow-up

Solution-orientated and able to problem-solve

Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines

Proficiency troubleshooting common issues with Chromebook platform

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Start Date: Sep 2026

Locations:

View Map to see locations: https://www.laamistadinc.org/locations/