After School Program Care Specialist

Fort Worth Country Day•Fort Worth, TX

5d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Worth Country Day is seeking an After School Care Specialist in our SOAR program. SOAR (Scholastic Opportunities, Arts, and Recreation) provides Fort Worth Country Day students the opportunity to engage in a fun, productive social environment beyond traditional school hours. Under the direction of the SOAR Extended-Care Manager, the After School Program staff will organize, facilitate and participate in daily activities with FWCD students and will monitor and interact with students and SOAR staff members to create a safe, engaging environment. The After School Program Care Specialist is a part-time, hourly position working on school days (Monday – Friday) between 2:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the 2025-2026 academic year. Additional hours are available on early- dismissal days. Pay begins at $15.00/hour.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with youth
Must pass a criminal background check and have positive verification of references
A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency must be obtained within three months of employment
Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

Nice To Haves

College credit in child development, education or related field
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in child development, education or related field
The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

Monitor children participating in SOAR to ensure their health, safety and physical well-being; perform routine First Aid and CPR; perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures; enforce and ensure health and safety rules and procedures are observed
Collaborate and assist staff in designing and implementing activities and assignments to encourage attendee's intellectual, creative, artistic and athletic enrichment and abilities; assist students in working on and completing after school program assignments, projects and activities
Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude that contributes to a positive environment for SOAR participants
Demonstrate and assist students with art projects
Oversee students in physical activities, including but not limited to, basketball, kickball, running, etc.
Interact with children in an effort to build self-esteem and form a comfort level with their peers; answer student questions, provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance
Assist in maintaining program standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural, informal atmosphere of SOAR; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to SOAR Extended-Care Manager
Set up program, project and activity areas as needed
Maintain a clean and organized environment for students; demonstrate and involve students in cleaning and organizing the program activities areas before, during, and after use
Assist with the check-in and check-out procedure for SOAR program participants
Coordinate with enrichment program instructors to ensure the safe pick-up and drop-off of students
Act as a liaison between parents, staff and school personnel
Assist in the maintenance of accounting procedures
Participate in SOAR team training activities and regular staff meetings
Perform related duties as assigned by the SOAR Extended-Care Manager