STARS Program Assistant

Position: STARS Program Assistant 2025-2026
Supervisor: Director of STARS Program
Salary: $16.75 per hour

Work Schedule - this is a substitute position and will work on an as-needed basis
School Year Student Contact Days
AM Shift - 6:20 a.m.

- 7:50 a.m. (1.5 hours)
PM Shift - 2:30 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m. (3.5 hours)

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 prorgram, preferred.

Experience with Reg Werks and Rev Trak, 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 shirt and .

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:

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.