We provide after-school programs for under-resourced families at 5 community centers in Ann Arbor and 1 in-school community center in Ypsilanti. We currently have an opening at our Arrowwood Hills Community Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 pm. 

Program Assistants play an important role in facilitating our dynamic after-school programs. Essential job duties include:  

• Help prepare the space and materials for program 
• Coordinate and facilitate social-emotional activities, academic lessons, projects, games, etc.
• Engage with children in small groups, large groups, and individually. Typically a ratio of 1 adult to 6 children can be expected
• In After School Program, work with children ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade (some locations only have programming for elementary and/or middle school students)
• In Summer Camp, work with children in rising 1st through rising 6th grades
• Provide academic support to students as needed 
• Facilitate transition times from one activity to another 
• Monitor student safety and behavior and provide responsible supervision
• Follow behavior management strategies and work with team members to provide consistent and age-appropriate guidance
• Support enrichment group lesson facilitation and goals
• Prepare meals and snacks for the attending students
• Clean up the centers during and after program, including but not limited to taking out the trash, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping the floor, and sanitization protocols
• Participate in team debrief meetings after program 
• Other duties as assigned

Program Assistants are part of a collaborative team and are supervised by the Community Center Director. 

We currently have an opening at our Arrowwood Hills Community Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 pm. 

This position needs people who love working with children. You must be friendly and fun, yet assertive and be able to set limits in a positive way. We are looking for energetic, outgoing, patient people who have great interpersonal skills. We have a great team and are looking for people who work hard and have fun at the same time. Prior experience working with children and/or youth programs is required.

This role requires someone to be consistently available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 pm. A minimum of 1 semester is required, and ongoing opportunities are available for the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms.

Other work days may be available depending on staff schedules and center needs.