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Expanded Learning Opportunity Program 

(ELOP) Site Assistant

*Grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding, and there is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the grant term.

About The Accelerated Schools

At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.

• Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices,  including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set  their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support  students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.

• Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment.

• Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Expanded Learning Program Coordinator, the Expanded Learning Opportunity Site Assistant position provides administrative, operational, compliance, and student support for the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP). The role works closely with the ELOP Coordinator and school staff to coordinate daily programming, attendance, field trips, intersession activities, family communication, recruitment, and program logistics. The position also supports student supervision and safety, assists with emergency procedures, monitors program compliance and documentation, and helps address student, family, and staff concerns to ensure safe, effective, and well-organized ELOP programming. 

What You Will Do

Administrative and Clerical 

• Work directly with ELOP Coordinator to plan and execute schedules, operations, field trip logistics, spirit week, culminating event, and intersession programming (daily check-ins with ELOP Coordinator)
• Lead field trip trips on designated days. This includes: field trip prep, departure, arrival, lunch distribution, addressing student and teacher concerns at field trip site
• Support ACES/TAS teachers/subs/IA’s/school support staff  in planning for Intersession and carrying out Intersession vision
• Support communication plan to families for Intersession enrollment of chronic absenteeism and credit recovery attendance (work with administrators, office managers, and ELOP Coordinator)
• Serve as emergency lead during emergency drills and in the event a real emergency at the school site and during a field trip
• Implement emergency procedures, guide school staff, and provide the all clear for site staff at the school site and during a field trip
• Collaborate with ELOP Coordinator to ensure all teachers are completing daily attendance and sign-in sheets
• Supporting with teacher follow up on missing signature and documentation
• Support with Quality Control by co-hosting classroom observations to ensure programming is effective, demonstrating presence across intersession classes 
• providing immediate feedback, resources, and modeling excellence in classroom management and lesson plan implementation
• collaborating when responding to parent concerns and issues that arise with programming and student behavior (in consultation with Administrator and ELOP Coordinator) to follow TAS/ACES behavioral expectations and response to student behavior. 
• collaborating with teachers and staff staff to address student behavior concerns in a timely manner

Operational and Compliance 

• Review compliance documents (registration forms, attendance, field trip forms, student contracts) for completeness and accurate signatures/ink requirements.
• Cross-reference daily sign-in/sign-out sheets with electronic attendance and update daily attendance trackers.
• When requested by your manager, facilitate students taking and completing baseline and summative assessments.

• Prepare/submit purchase orders and maintain simple expense tracking aligned to ELOP operations.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate ordering/distribution of supplies for ELOP activities.
• Provide logistics support (athletics, interventions, Saturday School, 30-day programs), including schedules, space setup, and materials.
• Reconcile paper vs. electronic attendance daily; flag and correct discrepancies.

Administrative and Clerical

• Provide clerical and reception services for the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to office/program operations (e.g., filing, data entry, document audits) to ensure smooth daily workflows.
• Collect, review, and file ELOP applications, student rosters, and attendance records.
• Support preparation of program materials, including flyers, bulletins, newsletters, and parent communications.
• Maintain accurate and organized program records including student enrollment, attendance logs, and sign-in/out sheets.
• Assist in tracking student performance, documentation, and staff activity logs.
• Support recruitment for all ELOP offerings, including Athletics, Before/After School Intervention, Saturday School, and 30-day programs.
• Collaborate with school office managers and the ELOP Coordinator to recruit students for chronic absenteeism interventions and credit recovery (30-day ELOP and Independent Study programs).

• Conduct compliance checks (registration forms, attendance sign-in/sign-out and electronic logs, student contracts, field trip slips) for completeness and correct signatures/ink requirements.
• Update attendance trackers and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Support document audits and basic data entry; maintain organized program files.

Communication and Customer Service 

• Serve as a liaison between families and ELOP staff by responding to parent inquiries and ensuring clear communication regarding pick-up, schedule, and program policies.
• Collaborate with teachers, coaches, dean, and ELOP Coordinator to identify student academic needs and connect students to resources (e.g., before/after-school grade-level tutoring).
• Coordinate scheduling of parent meetings, ELOP training, and other events.
• Maintain and update calendars, announcements, and staff communications for ELOP activities.
• Notify ELOP Coordinator of any urgent school administrator/teacher/staff/parent/student  concerns in order to address issues promptly.
• Support ELOP Coordinator in addressing concerns and follow up as directed.

• Make parent phone calls for recruitment/retention and provide brief updates regarding attendance, practices, and events.
• Follow up with students who miss sessions/practices to encourage continued participation.
• Coordinate with teachers, coaches, and site staff to support student success; maintain shared calendars and announcements.

Student Safety and Supervision 

• Assist TK–8th grade students transitioning to after-school programs (e.g., ARC/MPR) and support end-of-practice dismissal flow (as needed).
• Support TK–8th grade student supervision across classrooms, hallways, dismissal/breezeway, field trips, practices, games, and overflow areas; conduct campus sweeps to ensure students transition to correct areas (as needed).
• Communicate “all clear” of hallways on walkies to the administrative team.
• Supervise students during transitions, dismissal, practices, games, field trips, and in overflow areas; perform campus sweeps.
• Use radios/walkies to communicate hallway status (“all clear”) and coordinate with admin.

Our Ideal Teammate

• Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions.
• Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community.
• Take ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results.
• You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through. You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.
• You believe learning happens through dialogue, not monologue. You listen actively, elevate diverse voices, and seek understanding, even in moments of conflict.
• You are a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver. You prioritize effectively, anticipate challenges, and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results.
• You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others. You celebrate wins, own mistakes, seek coaching and feedback, and support teammates in developing their skills and impact.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:  

• Minimum of an Associate’s (AA) degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field. (required)
• Bachelors (BA) degree in Education, Child Development, or related field (preferred)
• Experience working with K–8 students in a classroom, tutoring, or youth program setting.
• Strong understanding of educational practices, goal-setting (including SMART goals), and basic case management for students.
• Proficiency in administrative tasks and clerical workflows; ability to support office operations smoothly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Excel Sheets, Forms, Powerpoint).
• Ability to read/write/speak in Spanish. 
• Must have a courteous and positive attitude. 
• Maintain strong verbal/written communication amongst staff and customers

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office and school environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with intermittent standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequently uses a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment, enter data, and handle documents.
• Requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist occasionally to retrieve or file records, office supplies, and materials.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull office equipment, files, boxes, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens and the ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• May occasionally move throughout the campus to deliver materials, assist staff, or attend meetings.

Compensation and Benefits:  

• Salary Rate: $27.00 / Hourly
• Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage 

Work Schedule:  

• Monday - Friday |  General Work Hours: 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. must be able to work flexible hours as needed
• 12 Month Classified Hourly work calendar | 240 Work Days

To Apply: Please visit Paycom to complete the application. Attach resume and a letter of interest. Open until filled. 

Contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: [email protected] 

The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.