Aftercare Associate

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John

F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century.

Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website  or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

The Pingry School: Short Hills Campus
Division: Auxiliary Programs
Reports To: Aftercare Lead Teacher
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (10-Month School Year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Pingry School seeks enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered Aftercare Associates to join our Auxiliary Programs team at the Short Hills campus. This is a part-time, 10-month hourly position running Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., playing a vital role in the daily lives of our Lower School students.

The Aftercare Associate creates a safe, warm, and engaging post-academic environment where elementary students can unwind, socialize, complete homework, and play. Reporting to the Aftercare Lead Teacher, this role balances active outdoor and indoor activity supervision with organized arrival and dismissal logistics, ensuring every child transitions smoothly from the school day to aftercare and home. The ideal candidate brings a high-energy “can-do” attitude, a deep commitment to student well‑being, and an inclusive mindset that helps every child feel seen, valued, and supported.

• Active Engagement & Activity Coordination: Supervise elementary-aged students across snack time, outdoor recess, organized group games, and quiet indoor activities, cultivating a joy-filled and structured environment.
• Homework Support: Provide gentle guidance and structured quiet space to assist students with daily homework and academic tasks.
• Inclusive Environment: Foster a welcoming atmosphere grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and restorative practices, helping children build positive peer relationships.

• Arrival Check-In: Manage the afternoon transition and daily attendance tracking for all students participating in Auxiliary Aftercare programs.
• Controlled Dismissal: Coordinate safe, organized student handoffs to parents/guardians during carpool pickup and supervise student boarding for the inter-campus shuttle.

• Safety Protocols: Maintain vigilance and enforce all safety guidelines in alignment with school protocols and Standard Response Plans (SRP).
• Behavior Management: Proactively manage student dynamics using restorative, positive reinforcement approaches that uphold Pingry’s values and Honor Code.

• Proactive Partner: Work in close partnership with the Aftercare Lead Teacher, site coordinators, and campus staff to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Digital Workflow: Utilize Google Suite tools (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar) to maintain accurate attendance logs and stay updated on program communications.

The ideal candidate is an upbeat, dependable youth advocate who thrives in an active, elementary school setting. Whether an aspiring educator, experienced…