After School Program - Staff Lead (Temporary Employee Pool)

Primary Purpose:

The University of the Pacific, Harold S. Jacoby Center partnered with Stockton Unified School District to provide after school program services to elementary students enrolled in Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). The After School Program Staff Lead plays a vital frontline support role in the success of the ELOP program. This individual assists in maintaining the structure, systems, and smooth daily operations of after-school programming at their assigned school site. While not responsible for performing the duties of the Site Program Facilitator or organizational supervisor, the Staff Lead serves as a bridge between staff, school site leaders, and their organization, helping to onboard new staff, assist with attendance processes, and ensure consistent communication and coordination.

The Staff Lead model's positive behavior, supports program expectations, and provides in-the-moment assistance to staff and students. In the temporary absence of the Program Facilitator/Site Lead, they may step into a leadership capacity to help ensure uninterrupted program operations and safety.

Essential Functions:

Program Support & Site Operations

Assist in implementing daily program activities, supporting preparation, transitions, and student engagement.
Help promote and reinforce established systems, routines, and expectations as outlined by the ELOP Facilitator and school site leadership.
Lead by example through positive, professional conduct with students, staff, and school personnel.
Assist with day-to-day logistics and support needs, without assuming leadership or administrative responsibilities.

Staff Onboarding & Orientation

Assist the PF in onboarding of new and substitute staff by: providing a site-specific tour; reviewing daily routines, supervision areas, emergency procedures, and school culture expectations.

Attendance & Compliance Support

Assist with student and staff attendance tracking, including sign-in/sign-out procedures and documentation.
Help uphold compliance and safety protocols established by the school and partner organization.

Behavior Management & Staff Coaching

Model and assist staff with positive, trauma-informed behavior management strategies.
Assist staff with in-the-moment behavior challenges using youth-centered approaches.
Promote a respectful and supportive team dynamic.

Communication & Liaison

Foster strong communication between all levels of the program and site team.

Leadership in the Absence of Site Facilitator

Temporarily assume site leadership support when the ELOP Facilitator is unavailable by: overseeing student transitions and safety protocols; monitoring daily program flow and ensuring staff support; communicating any incidents or urgent needs to the appropriate parties.

Additional Duties

Perform other tasks as assigned to assist with evolving program needs and site-specific support.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
Forty-eight (48) completed college units or Paraprofessional Certificate.
Ability to pass fingerprint clearance through Department of Justice once hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of experience working with children.
Familiarity in working in tutoring or after school program/environment.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. Ability to follow systems and take direction from multiple leadership points (organization and school site).
Reliable, flexible, and committed to the mission of expanded learning.
Dependable and consistent presence on-site
Collaborative and communicative
Proactive in offering support without overstepping roles
Respectful of school and organizational leadership structures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties require constant walking, standing, bending and simple grasping. Occasional climbing chairs, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Hiring Range:

$20.00 - $24.00 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)