What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool position at The New School?
Job Title: K8 Extended Day Staff Member
Supervisor: Director of Auxiliary Programs
Hours: Part-Time M-F 3:15pm-5:30pm
Compensation: Hourly/ Minimum Wage
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Supervise and interact with children grades K-8th
- Monitors outdoor and indoor activities with a focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun
- Build positive relationships with children, coworkers, and families
- Interact professionally and appropriately with children, coworkers, and families
- Show respect towards children and encourage respectful interactions
- Develop and modify aftercare activities to meet the physical and socio-emotional needs of all students.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of materials
- Attend required meetings and trainings
- Serve as a role model for students; encourage and support students
- Maintain confidentiality concerning children, parents, and school personnel
- Perform health and first aid duties: administer first aid, write incident reports, monitoring safety hazards
- Greet and assist parents in locating children during pick up
- Refer all parent/general concerns to the Director of Auxiliary Programs
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Auxiliary Programs regarding behaviors, daily operations, concerns, etc.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Enjoys working with children
- Works cooperatively and patiently with children and others
- Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community
- Positive attitude
- Monitors, observes, and reports student behavior according to policies and procedures
- Maintains emotional control under stress
Education/Experience:
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- Child care experience (preferred)
Salary : $30,600 - $38,700
