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Program Aide ESS at Poway Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 6/11/2026 Contact Danielle Strauss 858-521-2798 Number of Openings 10 Salary Pay Range 18.08 - 23.13 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the overall activities of elementary-aged students in an Extended Student Services (ESS) program; assist in planning and designing activities; supervise students in classroom and outdoor activities. Examples of Duties REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assist in the preparation of daily program activities including materials and supplies; provide a safe, caring, positive and interesting learning environment; take attendance. E Lead and supervise students in various indoor/outdoor activities including games, crafts, cooking, projects and related activities

E Serve as role model and develop positive social behaviors of students according to established procedures; reinforce positive behaviors as appropriate and communicate inappropriate behaviors to Supervisor and parents E Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment. E Perform a variety of duties including monthly calendar, recording attendance, bulletin boards, operating necessary equipment, and answering the phone.. E Assist students with homework assignments; explain questions and provide better understanding of homework as needed; follow site homework expectations

E Administer first aid and follow necessary emergency procedures and documentation; identify and report safety hazards on site or suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel as assigned. E Escort students to and from activities on campus as assigned. E Assist in the preparation of snacks for students.

E Attend staff meetings and professional development as it pertains to the position. E Perform related duties as assigned. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Contracts are 12 Months per Year, 5 days per week, 2-3 hours per day.

ESS is NOT currently hiring any substitute positions, ONLY contract. Eligible candidates Must be 18 or older to apply. ***The eligibility list created will be good for 6 months.*** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One year experience working in a pre-school or K-8 child care program or recent volunteer experience in a similar program

This video is being provided to give you an understanding of the nature of the position of Program Aide ESS and its requirements. Please take the time to watch the video.* https://youtu.be/ijboGKZEUVQ ENVIRONMENT: Classroom, playground and athletic field environment. Constant interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to assist students. Seeing to observe students.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment. Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects.

Requirements / Qualifications Contracts are 12 Months per Year, 5 days per week, 2-3 hours per day. ESS is NOT currently hiring any substitute positions, ONLY contract. Eligible candidates Must be 18 or older to apply.

***The eligibility list created will be good for 6 months.*** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One year experience working in a pre-school or K-8 child care program or recent volunteer experience in a similar program. This video is being provided to give you an understanding of the nature of the position of Program Aide ESS and its requirements. Please take the time to watch the video.* https://youtu.be/ijboGKZEUVQ ENVIRONMENT: Classroom, playground and athletic field environment

Constant interruptions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to assist students.

Seeing to observe students. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.

Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects. Comments and Other Information KNOWLEDGE OF: Child development principles and practices. Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Basic record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills. Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations. ABILITY TO: Assist in the overall activities of elementary or middle school-aged students in an ESS or ASES program. Assist in planning and designing activities.

Supervise students in classroom and outdoor activities. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. Operate assigned equipment.

Comments and Other Information KNOWLEDGE OF: Child development principles and practices. Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Basic record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills.

Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO: Assist in the overall activities of elementary or middle school-aged students in an ESS or ASES program. Assist in planning and designing activities. Supervise students in classroom and outdoor activities.

Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. Operate assigned equipment. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc.

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