A seasonal position for an Extended Day Assistant is available in our After School Program, grades Pre-K to 5th Grade. Between the hours of 2:00pm to 6:00pm M-F during the school year.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Proactively supervise and engage in various assigned activities during all times 
• Initiate structured activities and games with students, specifically during the rotations outlined in the weekly schedule 
• Collaborate with fellow staff to ensure smooth flow of daily activities, identifying any challenges and taking the initiative in finding solutions 
• Make intentional and strategic use of prep time and slow times to plan games, and various schedule priorities (snack prep, clean up, materials ready, projects, special events, etc.) 
• Work with program leadership to analyze and troubleshoot logistical and operational issues including:  
  1. Active support of pick up and drop off logistics and execution to ensure safe and efficient transitions of campers 
  2. Free Time and food distribution supervision 
  3. Students’ social emotional, safety or academic support needs 
  4. Manage Students Sign-In/Out
  5. Responding to parent needs 
  6. Camp meeting leadership and management 
  7. Food distribution and monitoring 
• To encourage engagement, participate in activities with students, including specialty classes/clubs, free swim, camp meetings, field trips and cheers, etc. 
• Actively facilitate recreational and athletic activities to ensure safety and inclusion for all students. 
• Assist the campers in taking care of all belongings and keeping classrooms and indoor/outdoor facilities clean and orderly
• Provide energetic, positive support to all involved to foster a safe, enriching and fun atmosphere  
• Be proactive, flexible and creative in responding to the needs of students, counselors and supervisors; demonstrate willingness to contribute whatever is necessary toward the success of the camp 
• Be aware, prompt, and responsive when communicating with staff, students and supervisors on all channels, including, but not limited to; email, walkie talkie, etc.  
• Manage student safety; ensure all students are accounted for and all fellow staff members are aware of student whereabouts throughout the day 
• Report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner and provide accident/incident reports when necessary 
• Alert leadership team to any concerns/conflicts amongst the counselor team to facilitate growth and encourage resolution for fellow team members 
• Ensure the safety of all campers and counselors by understanding and being prepared to implement and training and/or emergency procedures including: 
• Appropriate boundaries with student/camper/staff populations  
• Emergency plans i.e. fire, earthquake and intruder 
• all other assigned trainings 
• Communicate early and often around all student concerns and information useful toward improving their comfort, care or safety 
• Communicate specific needs of all campers regarding food, allergies, injuries, incidents and accidents to Auxiliary Program Director immediately 
• Provide conflict-management mentoring and facilitation to students experiencing upset and relational challenges with others in camp  
• Respond to parent and children concerns in an effective, resourceful and professional manner 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT 

• Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
• Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Classroom, Playground or Gym work environment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates should hold a high school diploma
• Teaching experience preferred
• Independent school teaching experience a plus
• Candidates should strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills