After School Program Temporary Pool

After School Program - Staff (Temporary Employee Pool)

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Job Title: After School Program - Staff (Temporary Employee Pool)
Union Level: —
Department: Jacoby Center
Campus: Stockton
Posting Number: P
Status: Part‑Time, 10 months
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday (some Saturday), afternoons, aligned with academic calendar
Final date to receive applications: Open until filled;
Position End Date 09/16/2025

The University of the Pacific and the Harold S. Jacoby Center partner with the Stockton Unified School District to provide after‑school program services to elementary students in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). Primary duties include ensuring student safety and planning and delivering academic, enrichment, and physical fitness activities.

• Actively guide, teach, and lead a group of 15‑20 elementary students in STEAM activities.
• Maintain and ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Plan, create, implement, and submit lesson plans focused on science or art.
• Establish and enforce rules, routines, and expectations with the group of students.
• Address behavior issues promptly to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to elementary students.
• Exhibit positive and enthusiastic energy while working with children.
• Adhere to dress code and policy procedures.
• Review and submit timesheets in accordance with due dates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forty‑eight (48) completed college units, a Paraprofessional Certificate, or a Paraprofessional Proficiency Passing Test.
• Ability to pass fingerprint clearance.

• Availability during program hours.
• Science or art concentration.
• Experience in coding or theater/drama.
• Basic behavioral management experience.
• At least one year working with elementary students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to engage students in activities.
• Creativity or coding skills.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge.

Duties require constant walking, standing, bending, and simple grasping. Occasionally, climbing chairs, stooping, and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Work is performed during after‑school program hours;
Monday through Friday with some Saturdays as needed. Schedule aligns with the academic school calendar.

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour. No benefits are available for this temporary position.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring or in providing employment benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

All hiring decisions are merit‑based.

Required documents:
Resume and Cover Letter. Optional documents may include additional supporting materials.