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RHP Properties

Assistant Community Manager

Lewisville, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Use Microsoft Office to produce and present documents. * Assist the Community Manager in entering data into the management software program. * Assist the Community Manager in completing guest cards ...

RHP Staffing

Assistant Community Manager

Lewisville, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Use Microsoft Office to produce and present documents. * Assist the Community Manager in entering data into the management software program. * Assist the Community Manager in completing guest cards ...

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How much do program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for program assistant in Grand Prairie, TX is $43,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $45,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a program assistant might face when supporting multiple projects simultaneously?

Program Assistants often juggle multiple responsibilities across various projects, which can make prioritization and time management challenging. Balancing competing deadlines, handling last-minute changes, and coordinating with diverse team members require strong organizational skills and adaptability. Successful Program Assistants proactively communicate with supervisors and colleagues, use digital tools to track tasks, and remain flexible to shifting priorities. Developing these habits helps ensure projects run smoothly and supports overall team effectiveness.

What does a program assistant do?

A program assistant provides administrative support for a program office, such as an academic department or a unit of a non-profit. As a program assistant, your job duties may include scheduling travel, coordinating logistical issues for executives or other team members, filing, and performing other clerical tasks as needed. To become a program assistant, you typically need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate and administrative work experience. Some employers may also require a college degree. Additional qualifications include strong multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills, along with computer proficiency.

What does a program assistant do?

A Program Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to program managers and teams within an organization. Their responsibilities often include scheduling meetings, maintaining records, coordinating events, handling correspondence, and assisting with project logistics. Program Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that programs run smoothly by managing day-to-day tasks and supporting communication among team members. They may also help with data entry, preparing reports, and liaising with clients or participants. The specific duties can vary depending on the organization and the type of program they support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative tasks, typically supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and scheduling systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively support program operations and interact with diverse stakeholders. These skills ensure smooth program administration, efficient workflow, and high-quality support for team goals.
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Infographic showing various Program Assistant job openings in Grand Prairie, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,278 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Fort Worth After School (FWAS) Program Pool

Fort Worth ISD

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$35/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Fort Worth Independent School District rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

525th of 628 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description


Fort Worth After School (FWAS) Program Pool
Department:      FWISD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Job
 Title:          Specialist (Activity Leader) - FWAS Program            
    Specialist Assistant - FWAS Program                        
 
Reports to:      Site Supervisor - FWAS Program
FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt                                        Part-Time / Hourly
Pay:                      Qualification                                                   Hourly Rate 
       Certified Teacher                                                $35.00
       Degree/Not certified                                           $25.00
       No Degree/90 college hours                              $22.00
       No Degree/60 college hours                              $19.00
       No Degree/30 college hours                              $16.00
       No Degree/less than 30 college hours               $13.00




        Specialists (Activity Leaders) and Specialist Assistants work up to 14.5 hours per week.
Employment does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours.
Specialists (Activity Leaders) and Specialist Assistants are placed according to individual areas of expertise.
Retired teachers are encouraged to review TRS rules as they relate to employment after retirement. www.trs.state.tx.us/.



      
BELOW ARE THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR EACH POSITION
Job Title:                     Specialist (Activity Leader) - FWAS Program
Position Purpose 
Responsible for the delivery of program activities in the FWAS program. Assists in developing and implementing activities; provides constant visual supervision of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
Primary Duties 
  • Greets parents and children with salutations and smiles.
  • Provides a safe and healthy environment for the participants.
  • Plans and implements daily lessons and activities for assigned group.
  • Designs activities that are developmentally appropriate and enable participants to learn new skills; develops activities that engage, motivate, and expose students to intentional learning experiences.
  • Creates a range of activities and opportunities for students' work to be showcased throughout the school year.
  • Serves meals to the program participants.
  • Uses approved discipline techniques when dealing with a student's inappropriate behavior.
  • Ensures students are signed in and out by authorized parent or nominated person.
  • Notifies Site Supervisor as early as possible of the need to be absent.
  • Attends and participates in regular staff meetings and all training provided by FWAS and Community-Based Organization (CBO) provider. 
FWAS Program Compliance
  • Confirms that activities are on-going and consistent throughout all terms within a year (Fall & Spring).
  • Oversees events throughout the year and engages/sustains daily activity programming.
  • Works toward achieving student participation goals and maintains staff-to-student participant ratio as specified by FWAS. 
Programming 
  • Ensures that activities will be selected based on the identified needs of the targeted students.
  • Safeguards that activities are innovative, interactive, and respond to the identified needs of the students.
  • Implements activities that are educational and literacy related, based on need and in collaboration with the school. 
Safety 
  • Follows established safety procedures (i.e., engages in no unsupervised activities with student participants, provides constant visual supervision of students). 
Activity Leader Responsibilities 
  • Reviews and maintains understanding of program deliverables.
  • Exams student data and provides input for programs that may assist with student success.
  • Coordinates tasks and activities with other Activity Leaders where applicable.
  • Oversees and monitors student participants to ensure compliance with FWAS Program guidelines
 
Personal Work Relationships 
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork.  Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned 
  • Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
  • Knowledge of FWAS policies and procedures (i.e., not eating anything that is not available to students, not consuming dinner provided to students, leading and monitoring students at all times).
  • Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Skill in leading student activities and managing their behavior.
  • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Ability to provide information and assist office personnel, parents and students related to District programs and activities.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
  • Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to an emergency or crisis situation, as well as administer First Aid, if applicable.
  • Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
  • Ability to use software to access databases, status work, and do email.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements 
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards 
  • Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
  • Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
  • Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  • Environment:  Works in an office setting, and works outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); frequent exposure to noise; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  • Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  • Other:  Specific hearing and visual requirements. May be subject to adverse working conditions, including violent confrontations.  Ability to defuse sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications 
  • Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required; any degree from an accredited college or university, or currently enrolled in accredited college or university preferred.
  • Certification/License:  None.
  • Experience:  Child care experience preferred; youth-development program experience preferred.
  • Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.
  • Additional Requirement:  Must be 18 years' of age or older.
 
Job Title:                     Specialist Assistant - Fort Worth After School (FWAS) Program
Position Purpose 
Assists with the delivery of program activities in the FWAS program. Provides constant visual supervision of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
  • Greets parents and children with salutations and smiles.
  • Provides a safe and healthy environment for the participants.
  • Assists with daily lessons and activities for assigned group.
  • Serves meals to program participants.
  • Uses approved discipline techniques when dealing with a student's inappropriate behavior.
  • Ensures students are signed in and out by authorized parent or nominated person.
  • Provides constant supervision of students and ensures their safety.
  • Notifies Site Supervisor as early as possible of the need to be absent.
  • Attends and participates in regular staff meetings and all training provided by FWAS and Community-Based Organization (CBO) provider. 
Safety 
  • Follows established safety procedures (i.e., engages in no unsupervised activities with student participants, provides constant visual supervision of students).
 
Personal Work Relationships 
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork.  Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  
Other Duties as Assigned 
  • Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
  • Knowledge of FWAS policies and procedures (i.e., not eating anything that is not available to students, not consuming dinner provided to students, leading and monitoring students at all times).
  • Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Skill in assisting with student activities and managing their behavior.
  • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Ability to provide information and assist office personnel, parents and students related to District programs and activities.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
  • Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to an emergency or crisis situation, as well as administer First Aid, if applicable.
  • Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
  • Ability to use software to access databases, status work, and do email.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements 
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards 
  • Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
  • Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
  • Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  • Environment:  Works in an office setting, and works outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); frequent exposure to noise; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  • Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  • Other:  Specific hearing and visual requirements. May be subject to adverse working conditions, including violent confrontations.  Ability to defuse sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications 
  • Education:  Enrolled in Accredited High School at grade 11 or higher; Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency preferred.
  • Certification/License:  None.
  • Experience:  Child care experience preferred; youth-development program experience preferred.
  • Language:  Bilingual (Engli...

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