Extended Day Program Assistant

Overview

Job Title:

Extended Day Program Assistant

Department:
Extended Day

Reports To:

Extended Day Program Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

On-Site:
Yes

Schedule:

Academic Year (10-Month) Schedule (

Start Date:

August 20, 2026)

The role may also be required to support Extended Day from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM during Faculty In-Service Days and other full-day needs. The dates include, but are not limited to:

• October 9, October 28-30
• January 15
• February 5
• March 31-Apr 2
• April 19
• June 15-17

FTE:
Part Time (20 hours per week – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Compensation: $31.10/hour

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom.

You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Extended Day Program as an Extended Day Program Assistant. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families.

We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Extended Day Program Assistant reports to the Extended Day Program Manager and works in support of the school’s after school program, serving K-8th grade students, while also supporting colleagues, faculty, staff, and outside vendors.

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

• Supervise activities for grades K-5, while sometimes supervising grades 6-8
• Lead after school activities that include, but are not limited to the following: inside art and science activities, outside sports and free play activities, and gym sports and games
• Create an inclusive environment for students by being open and welcoming, building strong relationships with students and families, and helping students resolve differences
• Prepare for student snack service
• Collaborate with the Extended Day Program team regarding student programming, daily preparations, and vendor oversight

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Experience supervising school-age children required, with one or more years preferred
• Training in education, childhood…