Legacy Traditional Schools·Columbia, South Carolina
The Program Aide will supervise students in grades K-8 during before and after-school hours to ensure safety and positive behavior. Responsibilities include executing scheduled activities, assisting with homework, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.
We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Before and After School Program Aide will support and supervise students in grades K through 8th in a structured after-school environment.
You will follow a pre-set schedule, prepare materials for activities, and maintain a safe, welcoming space for students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare, organize, and execute scheduled activities under the direction of the LKC Lead.
Supervise students to ensure their safety and promote positive behavior.
Monitor students and ensure safe play on swings and play structures during outdoor activities.
Oversee students during meal/snack breaks.
Supervise students during quiet homework time and provide homework assistance as needed.
Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
Enforce program rules and promptly address behavior concerns.
Monitor and report any incidents involving students to the LKC Program Administrator.
Stand and walk throughout the entire program duration, including outdoor rotations, to monitor and assist students.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of activity areas.
Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Work Hours: COLUMBIA Mon - Fri – 6:00am-7:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 3:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday after school hours from 12:00pm-6:00pm KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Education, Licensure, or Certification Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Must be at least 18 years old Work Experience or Related Experience Previous experience in working with children is a value add.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Positively interact with all students.
Create a safe engaging and interactive environment Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain flexible work schedule.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
BACKGROUND CHECKS The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Travel between campuses is required from time to time for required training.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Duties are typically performed in a school setting.
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds is required, with occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
May spend long periods of time outdoors for outside rotations.
Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Enjoy the benefits of being the best!
Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.
We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.
Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
Ignite your career and apply today!
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Previous experience working with children is preferred, and the ability to pass a criminal history background check is required.
Market context
In South Carolina, roles in this category often draw steady interest because employers look for dependable candidates who can work directly with children or youth and meet basic safety standards. These positions are competitive when applicants already have current First Aid and CPR certifications, show emotional maturity and leadership, and can handle the physical demands of the work. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any experience supporting groups, supervising activities, or meeting lifting and running requirements. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping candidates review key details faster.
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