Educational Support Specialist - Oak Grove

Educational Support Specialist - Oak Grove

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Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour based on prior experience, education, and credentials

Work Model: Part‑time On‑Site (30 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Hourly, non‑exempt

Number Supervised: 0

Right At School is a leading for‑profit education enrichment company offering children before and after‑school programs nationwide. The Educational Support Specialist will partner with curriculum, compliance, and field leadership teams to maintain a quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment and to ensure program adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.

• Instructional Staff & Team Development
  • Implement individualized and small‑group instruction, lesson plans, and instructional activities.
  • Adapt materials for diverse learners and provide accommodations from IEPs, 504, or ELL plans.
  • Foster positive relationships, promote behavior and self‑regulation, and provide behavioral support with management plans.
  • Assist with personal care tasks as needed.
  • Ensure adherence to company, licensing, and district policies.
  • Maintain safety, cleanliness, and inclusion practices in program environments.
  • Collect and report student progress and behavior data.
  • Collaborate with Area Manager and Impact Team on students with unique needs.
  • CA:
    Apply ELO‑P/ASES and Heritage licensing guidelines.
• Program Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Support quality assurance and safety protocols across programs.
  • Conduct safety and program quality assessments.
  • Review and update safety procedures and emergency plans.
  • Coordinate with managers to identify and implement improvement plans.
  • Collaborate with Impact Team and Area Manager on district goals and initiatives.
  • CA:
    Review PQA results and support improvement strategies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, social work, or related field (preferred). Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in youth development or after‑school programming.
• Experience conducting assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of program implementation, quality assurance, and best practices.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, licensing regulations, and educational standards; CA roles should know ELOP/ASES and Heritage guidelines.
• Ability to model, mentor, and train staff.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and child development principles.
• Experience supporting inclusive environments for students with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Adaptability and willingness to navigate shifting priorities.
• Ability to meet pre‑hire and post‑hire requirements (background checks).
• Must meet Right At School Auto Safety Policy and drive requirements.
• Physical requirements:
  
  independent decision‑making, task prioritization, multitasking, lifting up to 15 lb (≤25% of the day), stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling ≤25% of the day, standing/sitting/walking for prolonged periods.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage, 401K, life insurance, short‑term disability, and more.
• Paid time off.
• Free tuition for eligible children in participating programs.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
• Company technology as needed.

• Direct impact on children, parents, and communities.
• Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
• Gratitude, recognition, and appreciation culture.
• Open communication and flat hierarchy.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Online and mobile HR platform for 24/7 access.
• Energetic, collaborative, ego‑free culture.
• Full suite of benefits and perks.

One of our core values is being “locally inspired.” We follow state and district guidance on health and safety, including vaccination requirements except where medical or religious exemptions apply.

Right At School is committed to equal opportunity. We value age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, veteran status, and gender identity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Come as you are.