ACE Activity Leader

Job Title: ACE Activity Leader Reports To: ACE Program Coordinator & Campus Administration Organization: Tejano Center Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools Location: RYSS Primary School at Broadway FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Emp Employment Status: Part-Time, Grant-Funded (3:45 - 6:00pm) Work Calendar Status: 10 Months (195 days) Salary: $15/hrly Revised: September 28, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY The ACE Activity Leader provides a safe, structured, and engaging after-school experience for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Activity Leader plans and facilitates academic, enrichment, recreational, and social-emotional activities; maintains accurate program records; supports student supervision and dismissal; and helps ensure that campus implementation meets ACE grant requirements and RYSS expectations. Prekindergarten students may participate when enrolled with an eligible sibling.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree, college coursework, or relevant certification preferred.
• Experience working with elementary-age children in a school, childcare, after- school, camp, recreation, tutoring, or youth-development setting preferred.
• Ability to facilitate structured activities and manage groups of students effectively.
• Strong communication, organization, reliability, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to complete required background checks, training, and documentation before working with students.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide active, consistent supervision of assigned students from program check- in through dismissal.

• Plan and lead age-appropriate academic enrichment, homework support, literacy, STEM, arts, recreation, leadership, or social-emotional learning activities aligned with the approved ACE program plan.

• Prepare materials and learning spaces before activities and return rooms, equipment, and supplies to an orderly condition afterward.

• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment and communicate clear routines, expectations, and transitions.

• Use positive behavior supports and restorative practices; respond calmly and appropriately to student needs and conflicts.

• Take and verify attendance daily; maintain sign-in, participation, and dismissal records accurately and submit required documentation on time.

• Ensure students participate in the full program schedule, including dinner, academic enrichment, and enrichment activities, as assigned.

• Follow all campus dismissal procedures, release students only to authorized individuals, and immediately report discrepancies or safety concerns.

• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.

• Monitor student progress and engagement and provide feedback to the ACE Program Coordinator regarding needs, concerns, and successes.

• Safeguard student information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, district policy, and program requirements.

• Follow all RYSS policies and procedures related to safety, student conduct, mandated reporting, emergencies, and use of facilities and technology.

• Participate in required orientation, professional development, planning meetings, program events, data collection, and TEA/ACE evaluation activities.

• Use program materials, equipment, and grant-funded resources only for approved purposes and report supply needs to the ACE Program Coordinator.

• Perform other program-related duties as assigned by the ACE Program Coordinator or campus administration.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of child development, positive behavior supports, and age- appropriate instructional and enrichment practices.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, activity guides, schedules, safety procedures, and grant documentation requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, follow directions, and exercise sound judgment.
• Basic technology skills for attendance, communication, records, and program reporting.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Mental Demands

• Maintain attention while supervising students.
• Exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain professionalism and effective communication. Physical Demands:
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry program materials and equipment.
• Work in indoor and outdoor campus environments.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Statement Tejano Center for Community Concerns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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