Aftercare Supervisor

SDJA • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Jewish Academy is seeking a responsible, caring, and dependable Aftercare Coordinator to support our Lower School aftercare program serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and creates a safe, warm, structured, and engaging environment that supports students at the end of the school day. The Aftercare Coordinator will supervise students, lead age-appropriate activities, and support positive student behavior while helping ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process. The ideal candidate is warm, dependable, patient, and attentive, with the ability to supervise groups of elementary-age students while building positive relationships and fostering a supportive environment for children.

Requirements

• Experience working with children required, preferably in a school, camp, childcare, enrichment, or youth program setting.
• Candidates should demonstrate responsibility, dependability, patience, and sound judgment, with the ability to supervise and engage groups of elementary-age students in a positive and structured environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with school staff and families as needed.
• Candidates must be consistently available during aftercare hours.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Live Scan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• College students or individuals pursuing education, child development, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified high school students may be considered on a limited substitute basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students during aftercare hours and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and structured environment
• Leading and supporting age-appropriate activities, games, outdoor play, and quiet time
• Reinforcing school expectations and supporting positive student behavior
• Assisting with dismissal procedures and ensuring students are signed out by authorized adults
• Communicating with school staff regarding student needs, safety, or behavior concerns
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and engaging aftercare space

Benefits

• The position pays a flat rate of $25.00 per hour.
• Qualified high school student substitutes, if utilized, will be compensated at $20.00 per hour.
• This is a part-time, hourly position following the academic calendar (mid-August through mid-June).

What This Job Offers

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