What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Paraprofessional position at Prescott Valley Charter School?
Part-Time 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Paraprofessional
Location: Prescott Valley Charter School – Prescott Valley, AZ
Job Type: Part-Time, Grant-Funded (School-Year Position)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Approximately 16.5 hours per week during the school year
Position Summary
Prescott Valley Charter School is seeking a caring, energetic, dependable, and student-focused Part-Time 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Paraprofessional to support students participating in our federally funded after-school and Friday academic enrichment program. This position provides academic support, homework assistance, tutoring, supervision, and enrichment opportunities while helping create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment for students in grades K–12.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and are passionate about helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and actively engage students during the after-school and Friday 21st CCLC program.
- Provide academic support in reading, writing, mathematics, homework completion, and other instructional activities.
- Assist certified teachers and program staff with tutoring, intervention, and small-group instruction.
- Support enrichment activities such as STEM, arts, physical fitness, career exploration, leadership development, and other hands-on learning experiences.
- Build positive relationships with students while encouraging responsibility, respect, and appropriate behavior.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Supervise students during transitions, snack time, outdoor activities, and dismissal.
- Assist with student attendance, daily sign-in/sign-out procedures, and required program documentation.
- Prepare instructional materials and organize classrooms and activity spaces.
- Communicate professionally with students, families, and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Follow all school policies, grant requirements, and student safety procedures.
- Participate in required staff meetings and professional development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the 21st CCLC program.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience working with children in a school, childcare, recreation, youth program, or similar setting preferred.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and work collaboratively with staff.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Reliable attendance and dependability.
- Positive attitude, patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with children.
- Ability to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or college coursework in education or a related field.
- Previous experience as a paraprofessional, instructional aide, tutor, substitute teacher, childcare provider, or youth program leader.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout classrooms and outdoor activity areas, using stairs and walking up and down hills, and safely using crosswalks with children
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Supervise students indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Why Join Prescott Valley Charter School?
At Prescott Valley Charter School, we believe every child deserves opportunities to succeed beyond the school day. Our 21st CCLC program provides academic support, enrichment, and meaningful experiences that help students build confidence, develop new skills, and strengthen their connection to school. If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply.
Prescott Valley Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person