What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Inclusion Leader position at Chico Area Recreation & Park District?
**Position Closes 7/3/2026**
Do you love working with kids and want to make a difference? Get paid to be a positive influence in children’s lives! The Chico Area Recreation & Park District is hiring energetic, responsible, and fun individuals to join our team.
About the Role:
As an Inclusion Leader, you'll work alongside Chico Unified Administrators and CARD Recreation Leaders to support 1st -5th grade students with diverse support needs. Inclusion leaders help create a positive, welcoming, regulated environment where all participants can safely engage and be successful in an after-school program setting. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children with disabilities or high support needs, promoting inclusion through encouragement, problem-solving, and teamwork. In this role you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in recreation, education, behavior support, and child development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct support for behavioral, social, and/or sensory regulation
- Adapt and modify activities and materials to meet individual needs
- Monitor and address triggers, stress points, and safety
- Assist with academics, recreation, and activities in a safe, engaging environment
- Collaborate with recreation leaders to support behavior and modify activities
- Foster per connections and inclusion in group activities
- Calm and effective when responding to stressful or challenging situations
Who We're Looking For:
- Experience working with children living with disabilities or high support needs
- Reliable, responsible, energetic, enthusiastic
- Passionate about creating inclusive environments for all participants
- Quick-thinking and able to make sound decisions in the moment
- Adaptable and able to pivot when situations, schedules, or participant needs change
Employment Dates: This position is scheduled to work on days when Chico Unified School District elementary schools are in session. The 2026-2027 school year runs from August 13, 2026 through June 3, 2027.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approx. 1:30–5:45 PM. Substitute positions available ("on-call", flexible days).
Work Location: Elementary schools throughout Chico
Pay & Benefits:
Seasonal, $17.50 - $18.50/hr
Employees will recieve 40 hours of sick leave per year accrued at 2.8hrs per pay period. All unused hours are rolled over on January 1st up to a cap of 80 hours.
Applications will be reviewed often and if offered an interview, you will receive an email from our Inclusion department.
Salary : $18 - $19