(WSD Pathway) Extended School Program Facilitator

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is part of a “temp-to-hire” pathway in partnership with Westminster School District

(WSD). As a California Schools Talent Collaborative (CSTC) employee, you will be placed at a Westminster School District school site as an Extended School Program Facilitator for an initial period of three months. During this time, you will be expected to apply for an equivalent position with WSD and complete the district’s formal hiring process. Upon successful completion of that process and a minimum of three months of service with CSTC, you will be eligible to transition into direct employment with WSD.

Under general direction, this position is responsible for facilitating, managing, and providing activities that expand upon the content of the regular school day for elementary and middle school students. This may include directing the activities of other Extended School Program personnel. This classification is assigned to a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Extended School Program, which may differ from the regular school district calendar and work schedule.

Extended School Program Facilitator is an entry-level position within Westminster School District’s Extended School Program.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:

This position offers an exceptional career pathway for individuals passionate about working with students and building a future in public education. Through CSTC’s partnership with Westminster School District (WSD), you’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment while developing the foundational skills needed for a lifelong career in education.

As part of this “temp-to-hire” program, you’ll benefit from:

• A structured pathway to district employment, including mentorship and on-the-job training.
• The opportunity to earn valuable classroom experience with WSD, a respected public school district.
• Access to professional development and training resources designed to prepare you for long-term success.
• The ability to transition into a stable, benefits-eligible district position upon successful completion of the program.

This is more than a temporary job; it’s a gateway to a meaningful career supporting the academic and personal growth of students in your community.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists other personnel to record observational evidence of assigned students utilizing the Desired Results Developmental Profiles.
• Plans, organizes, and facilitates activities designed to promote the physical, creative, social skills and well-being of as many twenty (20) students at a time.
• Facilitates and directs the educational activities for assigned students; ensures students are signed in and out of the program each day upon arrival and departure; reports all student absences to site supervisor or Lead Facilitator immediately.
• Prepares expanded learning materials that support the academic content of the school day, promotes physical fitness and creativity; provides assistance to students; creates and maintains students’ interests in age-appropriate activities and experiences.  
• Supervises and engages with students in playground activities, ensuring compliance with playground safety standards.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a neat and orderly condition; cleans up students, clothes and facilities as necessary and attends to the personal needs of assigned students.
• Serves snacks and other meals, as appropriate; cleans up serving area after meals following District guidelines.
• Ensures the health and safety of assigned students by following health and safety rules and regulations.
• Establishes student records for all assigned students, and records observations relative to their participation, behavior, and related matters; provides information to parents and/or legal guardians regarding their child’s activities, including techniques used in working with individuals and small groups of students; participates in parent conferences and/or general parent orientations.
• Attends staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training programs, as directed.
• Performs clerical duties, as assigned.
• Provides CPR, first-aid, and cares for ill or injured students as necessary.
• Assists in setting-up, organizing, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 48 Semester/60 Quarter College Units or pass NCLB test.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 30 days of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor/outdoor Classroom and Playground environment.
• Moderate noise (examples: typical school noise with children at play).

PHYSICAL Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as being able to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is often required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move rapidly.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must be available M-F for either shift schedule.
• Must apply to an equivalent Westminster School District position upon hire by CSTC as part of the temp-to-perm pathway.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Word processing
• Use typical office equipment, E-mail, and Internet software.
• Web browsing and electronic file management.
• Zoom, Google Classroom, and other digital platforms.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.