After School Pursuit Program Member

Harding Academy is a warm and caring independent, co‑educational school in Nashville, TN, serving students from Pre‑K through Grade 8. The Pursuit after‑school program offers care and enrichment for children ages 4 to 14, welcoming approximately 80‑120 students each day.

Part‑Time – Hourly – Non‑Exempt (Flexible up to 20 hours per week)

• In‑progress high school: $12.00 /hr
• Some college / childcare experience: $14 – $16 /hr
• College degree / teaching or extended childcare experience: $17 – $20 /hr

• Monday‑Friday 2:00 – 6:00PM (school in session)
• Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30AM (early‑morning program, 2× hourly rate)
• Special August hours:
  • 8/4 – 8/12: 7:30AM – 3:45PM
  • 8/13 – 8/15: 11:30AM – 6:00PM
  • 8/18 – 8/22: 2:30PM – 6:00PM
• Monthly Pursuit Night Out events (Fridays 6:00‑9:30PM, 2‑4 per year, 2× hourly rate)

• Supervise children in Pre‑K through Grade 5 during after‑school hours.
• Create a safe, clean, and respectful environment for all students.
• Plan and facilitate games, crafts, art activities, sports, and general logistics.
• Assist with homework and academic support.
• Support early‑morning program on Wednesdays when requested.
• Provide guidance and conflict resolution among students.

• Minimum 1 year of childcare experience (preferred).
• In‑progress high‑school or college degree, or college degree with teaching experience.
• Preferred major in Education.
• Reliable transportation to campus.
• First Aid and CPR certifications (preferred).

• Child behavior, development, and learning patterns (preferred).
• Basic child health and safety standards (preferred).
• Awareness of diverse cultural communities and backgrounds.

• Model positive behavior and lead with patience, playfulness, curiosity, and tact.
• Oversee and monitor students in Pre‑K through Grade 5.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Recognize conflict and provide guidance and coping skills.
• Interact effectively with individuals, small groups, and large groups of students.
• Understand and relate to children.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Learn, follow, and explain school rules, regulations and daily practices of Harding and Pursuit programs.
• Collaborate with the Pursuit team and work respectfully with Harding faculty, students, and parents.

The employee regularly speaks, hears, stands, walks, sits, uses hands to handle or grasp items, and reaches with arms. Occasionally the employee may climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move more than 100 pounds sonable accommodations may be available to allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Harding Academy provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This equal‑opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to qualified individuals with a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and reasonable accommodations will be provided for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with federal law.

For any questions about reasonable accommodation, contact the head of school.