After School Program Assistant

NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL • New Canaan, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New Canaan Country School is seeking enthusiastic and qualified applicants to join their Extended Day team within their After School Program. The ideal applicant is someone who enjoys working with children in grades PreK-4. Applicants should excel in supervision, reliability, and activity planning. The core schedule is Monday-Friday afternoons. Opportunities are available for part-time as well as full-time employment. This position is paid based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Experience with being responsible for the supervision of children
• Ability to connect with students at the preschool/elementary/middle school grade level (PreK-4)
• Possess or acquire First Aid and CPR certificate (training available through school)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with being responsible for the supervision of children
• Finds joy and fun in working with grades PreK-4
• Is collaborative
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Pays attention to detail
• Manages multiple tasks
• Demonstrates cultural competency

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead activities that are developmentally and seasonally appropriate and that align with the School's mission and culture; these may include but are not limited to arts and crafts, cooking, board games, outside play and cooperative games
• Provide care and supervision for students in grades PreK-4 in after-school programming
• Ensure student safety by complying with all school policies and procedures
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete required in-house trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed