STARS (Before/After School) Program Assistant 2026-27

Supervisor: Director of STARS Program
Salary: $16.75 per hour

Work Schedule -
School Year Student Contact Days
AM Shift - 6:20 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. (1.5 hours)
PM Shift - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (4 hours) (K-2 buildings)
PM Shift - 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (3.5 hours)(3-5 buildings)
STARS Camp Days*
6 hour shift scheduled between 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*This program will run during the school year on some non-student contract days (School holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break, etc.) The specific schedule is TBD.

Summary: The STARS Program Assistant is responsible for providing quality care and an enriching learning experience for school age children enrolled in Orland 135.

Qualifications / Experience

• Interest in working with school-age children
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Successful experience supervising children grades K-8
• Dependable
• Possesses good judgement.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Possesses the ability to communicate and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families and coworkers.
• Be a self-starter and perform the job duties with limited supervision.
• Prior work experience at a before/after school program, preferred.
• Experience with RegWerks and RevTrak, preferred.
• Experience using iPad, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Provide a warm-caring atmosphere for all participants.
• Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families and staff.
• Follow STARS Program student check-in/check-out procedures.
• Properly document and communicate any student incidents to supervisor.
• Serve as a "good will" ambassador to the public for the program and Orland School District 135.
• Interact with children in a safe and respectful manner.
• Follow structured daily program schedule for students attending the STARS program.
• Properly identify self as Program Assistant by wearing District issued ID.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws as well as district policy and regulations related to the STARS program.
• Provide participants with appropriate leadership during the STARS program.
• Supervise at all times students enrolled in the STARS program.
• Accompany children to campus building, as needed
• Prepare daily breakfast/snack for participants.
• Maintain open communication between staff and school personnel.
• Follow proper attendance reporting procedures.
• Oversee proper utilization of equipment and materials.
• Request supplies as needed.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and appearance of STARS program areas.
• Ensure STARS Program is cleaned and cleared of all materials at end of shift.
• Report any problems that arise to supervisor.
• Attend/participate in required trainings and staff meetings.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Lower Body Mobility: to bend at waist; stoop; twist and turn torso.
• Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects that weigh as much as 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; business math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copying, comparing, compiling and coordinating information and records.

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.