Family Resource Schools Program Assistant

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Application Deadline:

August 25, 2024

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

22.44 - 32.55

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the maximum of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Temporary Type 1

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Job Description Summary:

As part of the afterschool team, the Program Assistant supports administrative tasks associated with running the Family Resource Schools (FRS) Afterschool Program. This is a temporary 10- to 20-hour position available at two FRS sites, elementary schools within the city of Boulder: Creekside and Whittier International. FRS supports families in raising healthy, thriving children and serves the whole school community with focus on at-risk, traditionally under-represented and under-served children and families.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                 

• Performs administrative tasks related to the student registration process
• Provides excellent customer service to school staff and parents, guardians, caretakers seeking information
• Supports data collection, entry, and maintenance using Excel spreadsheets
• Responsible for keeping accurate and up to date program data
• Communicates with afterschool program instructors and school staff to ensure program runs smoothly and per program requirements
• Assists with distribution of snacks, collection of attendance, and dismissal
• Supports student supervision to ensure safe behaviors
• Assists with daily setup and teardown tasks and as needed, in support of other afterschool event
• Provides cash handling on occasion
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability and desire to work in an elementary school setting
• Availability to work Mondays through Thursdays between 1-6 p.m., mid-August to end of May
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook and Google platform
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a fair, supportive, and cooperative manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and city/school staff
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with elementary aged children
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Biliterate English/Spanish

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One-year professional experience in customer service, receptionist, and cash handling or any combination

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received:  Family and Youth Services Manager

Supervision Exercised:  None 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS    

• Works independently with minimal supervision, prioritizes, and resolves problems and manages multiple projects; successfully performs in team-oriented environment
• Able to work with a wide range of sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Responsible for safety of self and others, materials, and equipment
• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents

Additional Job Description:

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to HR@bouldercolorado.gov.

Salary : $15 - $19