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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Bay Area Music Project (BAMP) is an after-school music education program supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of children in lower-income communities by providing high-quality music instruction, nutritious snacks and homework assistance. Our staff embraces both the social and musical mission of our program — they nurture both the individual person and the musician at the same time.

Posted Date	March 17, 2025
Position Type	Part-time (non-exempt), 16-22  hours per week, seasonal (August - June)
Schedule	Flexible - Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:30 - 6:30; Wed 11:45 am - 6:15
Salary	$20-$22/hr, depending on experience
Reports to	​Program Site Lead; Director of Operations

About the Position

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Workplace Demands

About the Position

Site Support Assistants are responsible for the on-site supervision and safety of Kindergarten to 5th-grade students throughout program components for Bay Area Music Project. The position requires patience, ability to engage positively and professionally with children and families, and strong organizational skills. The Site Assistant is a mentor to all students and reinforces rules of safety, kindness, and responsibility in the BAMP community and beyond. This role is a part-time, hourly instructional seasonal employee position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with check-in and dismissal processes during after-school programming
• Manage children throughout transitions between classes (i.e., snack, bathrooms, lining up, hallways)
• Assist with setup and strike of equipment for daily programming
• Engage with children and families to foster positive relationships
• Facilitate and model healthy conflict resolution between students
• Supervise children during outdoor and indoor free-play time to ensure safety at all times
• Assist in facilitating group activities such as crafts, sports, team-building games, etc.
• Assist with minor first-aid care as necessary

Administrative Duties 

• Actively participate in appropriate administrative duties related to the role, including but not limited to meeting participation, payroll reporting, staff development activities, and communication

Qualifications

• Experience with after school programs or camps or willing to learn
• Training or familiarity in restorative justice practices and trauma-informed care
• The ability to adapt, be flexible and handle emergencies calmly and effectively
• A sense of humor and creative problem skills
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a team-oriented environment
• Must be 18 years or older
• Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) or at least one year experience in related fields
• Must pass live scan fingerprinting (background check) and provide negative TB tests

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $20-22/hr Depending on Experience
• Paid Time Off: Accrued Sick Leave 
• Jury Duty Leave (up to two weeks) 

Health & Future: 

• 401(k) retirement (opt-in, unmatched)
• Paid professional development opportunities

Workplace Demands

• Work Hours - Part-time, hourly with some responsibilities on weekends and/or evenings depending on the program concert calendar 
• Location - Exposed to changing conditions in indoor, outdoor, and virtual settings--including in school campuses, classrooms, libraries, offices, venues, parks, and other community spaces
• Cleanliness & Odors - Clean to moderately clean; Occasionally works with children with varying access to hygiene support 
• Social - Communicates with youth and adults in one-on-one, small groups, and large groups. 
• Structure & Predictability - Low to Moderate
• Physical - Can remain in a stationary position; Can move through crowded and uncrowded spaces with or without assistance; Can use, inspect, and adjust musical instruments; Can communicate and exchange information and ideas; Can discern and assess student musical learning; Can lift and/or transport up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance; Can reliably report for work on time at job sites 
• Light - Lighting is typically fluorescent or natural
• Noise - Noise levels range from quiet to loud