After School Program

Positions open in August for the 2023-2024 school year!

Program Summary:
The Project Transformation Rio Texas (PT) Afterschool Program Assistant runs PT’s Afterschool Virtual Reading Buddy program. Virtual Assistants will work with other PT staff and volunteers to support participating children in virtual reading sessions to promote their love for reading and reading development. This position is from September to May.

Reports to: Program Director

Classification: part-time seasonal, non-exempt status

Job Duties

• Model Project Transformation’s core values: mutual relationships, intentional community, connectional ministry, discernment of purpose, empowerment of young people, servant leadership, holistic development, and Wesleyan practice of faith.
• Under the guidance of PT’s Program Director, implement PT’s virtual Reading Buddy program for children Kindergarten through 5^th Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Manage Zoom sessions, assign and monitor rooms, monitor attendance
  • Reviewing training with virtual volunteers
  • Greet virtual volunteers, answering questions, and providing support
  • Send digital communications to volunteers and families
  • Select and manage literacy materials
  • Keep track of program data
• Ensure the safety of children at all times. Uphold PT policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required by program staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must display leadership skills including but not limited to communication, organization, problem solving, dependability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively independently as well as with a team.
• Must be comfortable with leading volunteers and children. Must support the Mission and Core Values of Project Transformation.
• Must have reliable computer access with a dependable internet connection.
• Experience with online programs including Zoom and Google Drive applications including Google Sheets.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks, projects, and/or program components as needed (and as schedule allows).

Compensation:
$12/hour

Schedule:
Minimum of 5 hours a week up to 9 hours possible:
Virtual: Tuesdays & Thursdays. 4:15p-5:45p
Planning Period: 2 hours of virtual with  hours each week, specific time to be coordinated with Program Director upon onboarding.
Potential opportunity to do in person reading program if located in San Antonio with reliable transportation.

Program will run mid-September, through mid-December, and from January through mid- May. Two Virtual Assistants will be on all Virtual Reading Buddy times.

Online programming will be two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 4:15-5:45pm. Remainder of time will be spent on preparation and data tracking, about 2/hours a week. More or less hours/days based on need and scheduling, at discretion of Program Director.

Application Procedure:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school. This opportunity is best suited for college students looking for experience in the non-profit, social work and/or education fields.

Applicants should apply online. A personal resume and 3 references’ contact information are required to complete the application.

Orientation Process & Onboarding:
Before the start of first shift, the following will be required:

• New hire orientation and training
• TRUSTED con Confianza Certification (Rio Texas Conference safety policy and training ministry—instructions upon hire)

Positions Available:

Virtual Asistant

Email your resume and references to info@PTRioTexas.org