After School Program Instructor

After School Program Staff

Westtown School is seeking part-time staff members for its “MooseKids” after school program, for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. MooseKids is a student-centered after school program for students in Pre-K to 5th grade offering engaging age-appropriate activities, in a safe and supportive environment. The after school program runs weekdays from 3:30-6:00 pm, with some additional hours possible during in-service days and school breaks. 

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 4-10 and be willing to roll up their sleeves and play. We are looking for candidates with personal interest in sports, music, art, and the natural world along with a sense of humor and a love of working with young children. Classroom management skills and flexibility are required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of students while facilitating play-based activities;

• Provide homework help and student enrichment programming;

• Organize and lead games and activities;

• Create and implement open-ended creative art projects;

• Respond to the individual needs of students while providing a supportive and caring atmosphere;

• Help resolve the conflicts of play and sports in ways that align with Quaker practices;

• Coordinate with the Lower School regarding attendance and enrollment tracking;

• Establish a healthy and consistent relationship with parents through open and timely communication;

• Document incidents concerning student behavior and communicate incidents to other team members;

• Work as a productive member of a collaborative team. 

Qualifications

• Some college required, Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience teaching,organizing and or supervising children

• Ability to interact and play with young children at their physical level

• A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community

• A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices

• Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.

Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a community of learners who value, and are themselves strengthened by, the rich diversity of its members. As a school, we seek to prepare students for living and leading in a diverse and complex world. As a community, we aspire to inclusivity and respect. To these ends, we welcome qualified students, faculty, staff, and trustees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, family structure including marital or parental status, and socioeconomic status. Westtown School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of these characteristics in any of its policies, procedures, or practices relating to admission, access to activities or programs, hiring, or other employment-related decisions.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Sherri Farenwald, Director of Human Resources, at http://tiny.cc/westtown_careercenter and select Show All Job Openings.