The Role
The Expanded Learning Assistant supervises students, plans activities, assists with virtual learning, and ensures a safe environment for children during aftercare.
Summary Generated by Built In
Expanded Learning Assistant - Aftercare
High Tech Middle Media Arts
Reports To: Aftercare Coordinator/ Director
FLSA Classification: Hourly Classified
Full Time/Part Time Status: Part-Time, non-exempt
Regular Framework: Hourly
Pay Range: Step 1, Hourly Framework. Range: $20.00 -$24.38. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This position does not qualify for benefits
Application Opening Date: 03/03/26
Application Closing Date: 06/30/26
Summary
The after-school program is an important element of the school day experience. Our Expanded
Learning Assistants play unique roles as mentors, tutors, activity leaders, and sports coaches. In
addition to providing a safe and quiet place for students to study or receive extra tutoring, our
program also offers enrichment opportunities during our regularly school year afterschool
programming.
About High Tech High
Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High (“HTH”) opened in September 2000 as a small public project-based charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,500 students in grades K-12 across four San Diego County campuses (Point Loma, Clairemont, North County, and Chula Vista). The HTH organization also includes a comprehensive adult learning environment including a Teacher Credentialing Program and the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, offering professional development opportunities serving national and international educators.
This position is in-person and on-campus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise school-aged children indoors and outdoors
- Maintain an orderly, safe, and organized environment for the students
- Take attendance to ensure that all students are accounted for
- Plan, develop and run engaging student activities
- Assist students with virtual learning activities and homework assignments
- Understand and implement emergency procedures, including safety protocols
- Perform related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience working with students
- Ability to work well with school-aged students
- Comfortable leading enrichment activities with students Inform and communicate effectively
- Ability to work with diverse populations
Clearances:
Tuberculosis Clearance and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance criminal records summary
Working Conditions
Environment: Indoor and outdoor setting
Physical Abilities:
● Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
● Hearing and speaking to communicate and exchange information
● Seeing to observe accuracy of reports and documents
● Dexterity of hand and finger to operate office equipment
● Bending at the waist, kneeling , and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and other items as needed.
An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience working with students
- Ability to work well with school-aged students
- Comfortable leading enrichment activities with students
- Ability to work with diverse populations
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The Company
What We Do
High Tech High is an integrated network of sixteen charter schools in San Diego, California, serving students in grades K-12. The organization focuses on innovative, project-based learning, aiming to connect the classroom to the world. In addition to its K-12 schools, the organization includes a Graduate School of Education and a Teacher Credentialing Program, providing professional development and educational pathways for educators.
