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After-School Program Assistant (3 positions) - Sutton Elementary
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,888 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
After-School Program Assistant (3 positions) - Sutton Elementary
Owensboro Public Schools
Sutton Elementary - OWENSBORO, Kentucky This job is also posted in Owensboro Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5904538
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
JOB CLASS CODE
9001
JOB TITLE:
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO:
After-School Program Director/School Principal
JOB DESCRIPTION
To provide direct supervision and engagement to students in the After-School Program.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED certificate
Ability to work with children/students from diverse backgrounds
Works independently
Willingness to work on CPR/First Aid Training
KNOWLEDGE OF
Basic computer skills including use of google, emails, websites.
Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty
Record-keeping skills
Oral and written communication skills
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To supervise and actively engage children attending the after-school program.
To assist in the planning of activities/lessons for children that are educational, entertaining, or interest-based.
To participate in all activities planned for children.
To participate as a team member with the other assistants.
Perform all other functions as deemed necessary by the Director or Principal that are reasonable and are covered by local board policy or law.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor, environmentally controlled and outdoor environment. Typical office environment including but not limited to telephones, personal interruptions, background noises. Will require working with or near the public, parents, and children and will be subject to sounds, scents, and other related environmental factors. This position will require dealing with conflict and requires use of sound judgment. This position will require working outside during the winter and summer months.
Physical Demands:
(example)
Light lifting
Sitting for long periods of time
Hand and finger dexterity
Repetitive movement
Standing and walking intermittently throughout a typical work day
Travel Requirements:
(Frequency and Duration)
Less than 10% out of district
Daily as needed within district boundaries
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel. Evaluation will be conducted by the Director and/or school principal.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Classified substitute salary schedule
As needed
Pay rate: $14.05 per hour
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.
Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D
Position Type:
Substitute
Benefits
- Dental Insurance