Program Assistant – After-School Academy

Job overview

The Program Assistant – After-School Academy role is onsite in Richmond, VA; compensation is $16 per hour. The position supports Peter Paul Development Center’s After-School Academy for students in grades K–5. The assistant helps classroom teachers implement daily lesson plans and group activities, supporting students’ critical thinking, curiosity, and classroom engagement. The role contributes to a safe, high-quality after-school experience and a positive classroom culture.

What you'll do

• Support daily lesson plans and group activities
• help develop students’ critical thinking, reasoning, writing, and grammar skills
• encourage group thinking, curiosity, and discovery
• assist with daily expectations and the behavior system
• participate in weekly staff meetings and planning and special-events committees
• maintain classroom engagement and follow mask and distancing practices as stated.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program assistant

after-school academy

richmond va

peter paul development center

part-time

k–5 students

lesson plans

group activities

classroom support

monday–friday

2 pm–6:30 pm

$16/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Simple IRA, employee discounts, advancement opportunities, training and development, and wellness resources.

Why this role

Part-time schedule expected Monday–Friday during program hours from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM, up to 20 hours weekly, with additional hours for meetings and training; high school diploma or equivalent and current college enrollment required.

About the employer

Peter Paul Development Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.