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After School Program Aide 2025-2026

Foundation Academy Elementary, Foundation Academy Middle, Foundation Academy Collegiate

Foundation Academies Promise: To Equip all scholars to Excel in learning and Empower them to Lead purpose-filled lives. 

Purpose: Foundation Academies exists to close the opportunity gap for youth in our community of Trenton, NJ. Dismantling systemic injustice requires a strong team of highly talented people who have the skills, capacity and passion our scholars deserve.  As an after school program aide, you will provide support to a comprehensive suite of after school programming that enhance learning experiences beyond regular school hours. This position aims to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that supports the holistic development of scholars to advance the organization's mission and goals.

What is in it for you:

You will gain a sense of purpose and pride knowing you are empowering opportunities for scholars society too often overlooks due to the color of their skin or their zip code. You also will join a community that values wellness.

Reports to: Program Manager

Term: Hourly (December-June)

Responsible: (Tasks you are responsible for. Tasks are subject to change) 

Youth Supervision

  • Under the guidance of the Program Manager, instructors will provide direct supervision to students 
  • Use of Positive framing and Tiered Support approach to creating a positive learning environment 
  • Travel with scholars for planned field trips and special events
  • Maintain positive environments where scholars follow expectations and procedures 
  • Ensure the school expectations and protocols are reflected in daily practice 
  • Ability to use good judgment and practical problem‐solving skills
  • Communicate with the parents as needed during program dismissal   
  • Maintain a safe environment for all scholars

Facilitation

  • Work with the Director of Operations and fellow Program Manager to ensure that program activities are intentional, fun, well-planned, and executed at a high level. 
  • Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, partners, scholars, and parents 
  • Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, and engaging environment 
  • Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the after school program.  
  • Keep spaces neat and orderly
  • Support projects and initiatives as defined by the Director of Operations on an as-needed basis

Data Management

  •  Submission of required reports
  •  Maintain accurate attendance data and reports

Accountable: (What you are accountable for does not change, You are the decider on pivots within the system to meet the following goals)

  • 100% students accounted for each day
  • 100% students complete homework with your support

Consulted: (You should be deeply knowledgeable about the following. As a result, your input will be considered when overlapping decisions are made due to your expertise and brilliant perspective)

  • After school program schedules
  • Enrichment times and enrichment leads

Informed: (Ensure you are abreast on the influence of these systems on what you are accountable for)

  • Student Attendance
  • NJCCIS Requirements

Educational Background and Work Experience: 

  • Previous experience working with children, preferably in schools
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Knowledge of educational best practices and child development principles.

Compensation: $20-$30 per hour

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We serve more than 1,000 of the city’s K-12 population across four schools on two campuses. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. 

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. 

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City

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