Academy Adventures Assistant

Position Summary: The Academy Adventures Assistant is responsible for supervising K-5th grade students in the after-school program and ensuring a safe, positive environment during daily activities such as gym time, snack time, playground play, and simple crafts or games. 

Responsibilities: 

• Academy Adventures Oversight – 100% 
• Supervise students and ensure safe, appropriate play at all times. 
• Monitor behavior and support a positive, respectful atmosphere. 
• Engage with students during activities in the gym, playground, and activity areas. 
• Assist with check-in/check-out and basic attendance procedures. 
• Help with simple setup and cleanup of spaces as needed. 

Other:  

Additional Responsibilities: The tasks listed in this job description are not all encompassing. At any point, New Life Church and Academy reserves the right to add additional or different job duties and remove job duties from this position.  

Spiritual: Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature. 

Education:  

Required Education:  

• High school diploma or equivalent.   

Experience:  

Required Experience:  

• Prior experience working with children.  

Skills:  

• Must be able to communicate effectively with both K-5 students and parents.  
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.  
• Must be able to manage time effectively.  
• Must have excellent customer service.  
• Must be responsible.  

Travel: This position requires no travel.  

Working Conditions: This position will work in a K-12 school environment. This position will routinely require work to be done outdoors for extended periods of time. This position requires the ability to lift 20+ pounds and will be required to be on their feet for the majority of the working time.  

Working Hours: This position will work on weekday afternoons, in 2- or 3-hour shifts.