Part-Time After-School Aide: Nurture & Engage Young Learners

Why Work for Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day?

Play isn't just fun, It's fundamental! Children need playtime, it is crucial for healthy development. Children learn about the world by exploring ideas, manipulating objects, investigating creative materials, and problem-solving with others. Using imagination and creativity, children take on new roles and test new concepts. Wonders teachers use observation and planning to create learning experiences that are intentional and provide meaningful context for children to practice skills and express ideas.

Join the Wonders family of caring, dedicated, and fun educators!

About Wonders

Our Mission - To cultivate curiosity, resilience, and social responsibility in children by fostering high-quality, nurturing, and inclusive educational communities led by skilled professionals.

Since our inception in 1976, our goal has been to provide non-profit, quality child care to working families. Over the years, we have grown from a single center in the basement of All Saint's Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland to multiple accredited early learning, extended day, and summer camp programs across the DC Metropolitan Region.

Our programs support today's workforce, while growing the workforce of tomorrow.

Benefits & Compensation

Our benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, winter break, medical with HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, critical illness, accident insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Wonders tuition discounts, and professional development training. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type status.

We provide paid pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, medical exams, & drug screens as well as paid New Hire Orientation.

Wonders values its educators and leaders and we invest in our workforce by prioritizing compensation and nurturing meaningful careers. Our educators are regularly engaged in efforts towards continuous improvement in their skills and knowledge in the classroom. Approximately 80% of our annual budget is directed to staff compensation.

Job Summary

The Extended Day Student/Classroom Aide assists in delivering high-quality before and after-school care for school-age children in Wonders Extended Day programs. The Extended Day Aide fosters an inclusive, safe, and engaging environment that stimulates creative thinking, provides hands-on experiences, and promotes social-emotional development. Working as part of a collaborative team, the Extended Day Aide effectively implements Wonders policies, practices, and program planning while actively participating in team planning and program events.

In addition to supporting overall classroom operations, this role carries the specific responsibility of providing dedicated, individualized student support.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct, individualized support and guidance to assist with specific needs, with a focus on successful engagement with peers, activities, and routines
• Participate in planning sessions and team meetings with the Program Director to implement planned activities and individual support strategies
• Maintain open communication with Program Director regarding children, families, and team members
• Stay active and involved with program activities and remain aware of all spaces and areas
• Establish and nurture partnerships with families.
• Establish and nurture professional partnerships with families, maintaining open communication with the Program Director and team members.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of age-appropriate behavior and promote positive guidance strategies throughout the program.
• Participate in special events for children and families
• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of staff training yearly
• Work extended hours on half and full service days…