After School EDEP Assistant - Murray Elementary

After School EDEP Assistant – Murray Elementary – 2026‑27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools Extended Day Enrichment Program – Albemarle County, Virginia

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

EDEP Assistant
Extended Day Enrichment Program – After School @ Murray Elementary

2026‑27 School Year –
Part‑Time 4 hrs/day, 10 months/year

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high‑quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an anti‑racism policy with the express purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our division and our schools. Please visit the EDEP website to learn more about our program!

The EDEP Assistant assists the Head Teacher and/or Teacher as necessary in support of the After‑School program. Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the teacher with daily tasks
• Instructs students in preplanned activities as required
• Assists with any activity and special event as needed
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with ASEP staff and school staff
• Exhibits positive public relations
• Upholds school rules, policies, and procedures
• Prepares and distributes snacks as needed
• Provides care for students in all EDEP venues (Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs)
• Participates in EDEP programs (After School Program, Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs) as assigned
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Establishes and maintains high standards of behavior
• Attends required and assigned training sessions
• Exhibits dependable work habits
• Performs related duties as assigned

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willingness to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training. Training in Basic First Aid.

Duties performed typically in school settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned spaces; frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required; occasional travel with students on field trips; frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required; occasional lifting of equipment such as audio‑visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required;

daily personal and close contact with children and ASEP staff members required to provide an effective learning environment.

Position Type:
Part‑Time

Salary: $17.50 to $21 Per Hour

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Albemarle County Public Schools Extended Day Enrichment Program – Murray Elementary