Job Description

Job Summary

Guntersville City Schools Job Description

Position Title: After School Program Aide

Location: Guntersville Elementary School

Pay Type: Hourly - Non-Exempt; Retirement: RSA (if applicable)

Reports To: Chief Academic Officer/After School Program Director

Contract Work Year: 177 Days


Job Goals:

1. To assist certified instructors and program staff in providing a safe, engaging, and productive after-school learning environment.
2. To support student achievement, enrichment activities, and positive behavior development.
3. To provide meaningful work-based learning opportunities for qualified Guntersville High School students interested in careers in education, child development, or related fields.
4. To serve as a positive role model for participating students while supporting the goals and objectives of the district's after-school program.

Key Duties:

• Supervise students during activities and transitions
• Assist with tutoring and enrichment activities
• Monitor attendance
• Prepare instructional materials
• Assist with snack distribution and dismissal procedures
• Support student behavior expectations
• Maintain a safe learning environment

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.

OR

Current student enrolled in the Guntersville High School Work-Based Learning Program, Educator in Training Program, or other Board-approved career pathway related to education, child development, or human services.

1. Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children and adults.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively with program staff.
5. Ability to use basic technology for communication and record keeping.
6. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
7. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Supports all daily operations of the after-school and summer programs.
3. Adheres to schedules, procedures, and enrichment opportunities designed to meet program goals.
4. Ensures a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students and staff.
5. Maintains class attendance records, inventories, and required documentation.
6. Engages in positive communication with parents and community partners.
7. Ensures compliance with district policies, grant requirements, and state and federal regulations.
8. Collaborates with school administrators and instructional staff to support student success.
9. Maintains confidentiality regarding student, school, workplace, and personnel matters.
10. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
11. Demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
12. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
13. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Compensation:

Hourly rate established annually by Board approval.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Local area

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