Extended Day Staff

Extended Day Assistant

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:
• Active support of pick up and drop off logistics and execution to ensure safe and efficient transitions of campers
• Free Time and food distribution supervision
• Students' social emotional, safety or academic support needs
• Manage Students Sign-In/Out
• Responding to parent needs
• Camp meeting leadership and management
• 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/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 ENVIRONMENT

• 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