Educational Support Specialist- Arcadia

What do we do?

Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company offering children before and after-school programs nationwide. We take pride in providing safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich students' lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. With the help of our fantastic team, we have grown at an exciting rate, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase since our inception. We are grateful for the support we receive from the communities we serve, and we are also very proud of our accomplishments over the years.

Position Summary

Right At School is seeking a dynamic and multifaceted Educational Support Specialist to play a vital role in fostering student success and overall program excellence. This position supports students by partnering with the curriculum, compliance, and field leadership teams to implement and maintain a quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment. You will be instrumental in creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive while ensuring program adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.

A Day in the Life of This Role

Support multiple facets of the business, including, but not limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

Instructional Staff and Team Development: Model and guide instructional staff and program teams to effectively:

• Implement individualized and small-group instruction, lesson plans, and instructional activities while establishing and implementing best practices to reinforce lessons and help students master concepts.
• Adapt materials to meet the diverse needs of students and support those with special needs by implementing accommodations and modifications outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 and/or ELL plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation and independence by promoting positive behavior and helping develop self-regulation skills.
• Provide direction and behavioral support to students and educators, implementing behavior management plans and strategies.
• Implement personal care tasks, as needed and directed, to assist students.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant company, licensing, and district-specific processes, policies, and expectations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards within program environments.
• Apply curriculum, behavioral management strategies, and child development best practices.
• Monitor and supervise students in various settings to ensure their safety and well-being while implementing inclusion practices and protocols.
• Collect student progress and behavior data and provide feedback to program and area managers.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager and Impact Team to identify students with unique needs and stay informed about updated inclusion practices and protocols.
• CA Specific: Adhere to ELO-P/ASES and Heritage licensing guidelines related to program quality and student support/outcomes.
  
  

Program Quality and Continuous Improvement: Support a high-quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment by:

• Supporting the implementation of quality assurance and safety protocols across programs.
• Conducting regular safety and program quality assessments of all program activities.
• Reviewing and updating safety procedures, emergency plans, and protocols regularly.
• Coordinating with program managers to identify areas for improvement in program quality and safety, and supporting the creation and implementation of improvement plans.
• Actively collaborating with the Impact Team to create and implement actionable plans for field operations effectiveness.
• Working closely with the Area Manager to implement district-specific goals and initiatives.
• CA Specific: Reviewing results of program quality assessments (PQA) with the Area Manager and supporting the implementation of improvement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of proven experience in youth development, after-school programming, or a related field.
• Familiarity with conducting assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of program implementation, quality assurance, and best practices in youth education.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, licensing regulations, and educational standards, with specific familiarity with California's ELOP/ASES guidelines and Heritage licensing requirements being highly desirable for CA-based roles.
• Demonstrated ability to model, mentor, and train staff effectively.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and child development principles.
• Experience supporting inclusive environments for students with diverse needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong change agility and ability to effectively navigate and adapt to shifting goals and priorities
• Ability to meet pre-hire and post-hire requirements (i.e., background checks)
• Ability to drive to schools and districts within the assigned footprint and meet Right At School Auto Safety Policy and Motor Vehicle Record check requirements.
• Must meet the following physical requirements with or without accommodation: Make independent decisions on issues that do not require oversight. Prioritize critical tasks ahead of routine ones and prioritize schedule demands with an appreciation and recognition of key, critical issues. Multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt smoothly to rapidly shifting work priorities and schedules. Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds for 25% or less of the workday. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 25% or less of the workday. Stand, sit, walk, or move for prolonged periods throughout the day.