Benefits:- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
Seeking a caring, responsible, and dependable Aftercare Staff Member to supervise students in a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment after the regular school day. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and helps create a positive atmosphere where students feel safe, supported, and valued.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Student Supervision: Maintain active supervision of students from either preschool or Kindergarten through Middle School ages, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Safe Environment: Maintain appropriate separation and supervision of younger and older students when necessary.
- Positive Behavior: Encourage respectful behavior, kindness, cooperation, and Christ-like compassion while following school discipline policies.
- Activities and Enrichment: Organize and supervise age-appropriate games, crafts, reading, quiet activities, and outdoor or indoor play as permitted.
- Homework Support: Provide a quiet environment for students to complete homework and offer appropriate assistance when needed.
- Transitions and Dismissal: Maintain accurate attendance, supervise transitions, and release students only to authorized individuals according to school procedures.
- Communication: Communicate respectfully with parents, students, and coworkers. Refer concerns regarding behavior, injuries, parent complaints, or other significant matters to the administration.
- Health and Safety: Follow school emergency procedures, sanitation practices, and all applicable safety guidelines. Report injuries, accidents, and incidents promptly.
- Preschool Care: Assist younger children with age-appropriate personal care and bathroom routines while following school hygiene, privacy, and safeguarding procedures.
- Classroom and Facility Care: Keep aftercare areas clean, organized, and ready for the next school day.
- Teamwork: Cooperate with fellow staff members and administration to maintain consistent routines and a supportive school culture.
- Additional Responsibilities: Complete other reasonable duties related to student supervision and the aftercare program as assigned by the administration.
Professional ExpectationsAll Aftercare Staff Members are expected to:
- Maintain professional boundaries with students and families.
- Never leave students unattended or rely on another staff member without a clear handoff of supervisory responsibility.
- Follow school policies regarding authorized pickup, student privacy, photography, and communication.
- Keep personal cell phone use to a minimum and never allow it to interfere with student supervision or personal care responsibilities.
- Treat all children with patience, dignity, fairness, and respect.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
- Report safety concerns, injuries, suspected abuse or neglect, and inappropriate conduct according to school policy and applicable law.
- Model the Christian values and standards.
Qualifications- Enjoys working with children of varying ages.
- Demonstrates patience, reliability, good judgment, and strong communication skills.
- Can actively supervise children in a busy school environment.
- Is willing to follow school policies, procedures, and Christian values.
- Previous childcare, school, camp, or aftercare experience is preferred.
- Must satisfy applicable pre-screening employment requirements.
Work EnvironmentThis position requires standing, walking, assisting children, participating in activities, and maintaining active supervision throughout the aftercare period.
Schedule:The Aftercare Assistant position is an hourly position from 3pm - 6:30pm.
Our Mission: To provide a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment where every child is cared for, encouraged, and treated with compassion.