Aftercare Teacher (86459)

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle•Bellevue, WA

5d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Aftercare Teacher supervises and engages JDS students during the after-school aftercare program, providing a warm, safe, and active environment from school dismissal through pick-up. The Aftercare Teacher leads age-appropriate activities, supports homework time, supervises snack and free play, and partners with families during pick-up. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a daily schedule concentrated in the afternoon.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with school-aged children (camp, aftercare, classroom, youth programming, or similar)
Ability to complete required background checks and any state-mandated clearances for school staff
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness and ability to obtain prior to start date
Patience, warmth, and genuine enjoyment of working with school-aged children across age groups
Strong supervision and classroom-management skills in a less-structured (after-school) setting
Reliability and punctuality — ability to be on schedule for every aftercare shift
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
Flexibility and creativity in planning and leading aftercare activities
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement of professional practice
Able to work in a small shop with a sense of humor
Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence
Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment, using Office; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology
Ability to talk on the phone
Ability to stand multiple hours of the day
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work outside in any weather

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or a related field
Prior experience in aftercare, summer camp, or extended-day programming
Experience in a Jewish day school or familiarity with Jewish life and traditions

Responsibilities

Supervise students from school dismissal through aftercare pick-up, ensuring all children are accounted for at all times.
Lead age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and outdoor play that engage students and support a positive aftercare experience.
Support a homework or quiet-work time as part of the aftercare schedule, helping students stay on task as needed.
Manage transitions between activities, snack, free play, and pick-up smoothly and safely.
Foster a warm, inclusive aftercare community across age groups.
Supervise snack time and ensure adherence to food-allergy and dietary protocols in coordination with school records.
Follow all school policies for student supervision, sign-out, and authorized pick-up.
Maintain accurate daily attendance and sign-out records for aftercare.
Respond appropriately to minor injuries, illnesses, and behavioral situations in accordance with school policy; communicate with families and the appropriate school staff as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized aftercare space, including indoor and outdoor areas.
Support emergency drills and follow established emergency protocols during aftercare hours.
Provide a warm, professional point of contact for families during aftercare pick-up.
Communicate with families about any aftercare-related concerns, incidents, or follow-ups in coordination with the appropriate school staff.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and any information learned in the course of duties.
Communicate with classroom teachers and the front office about student-specific information relevant to aftercare (e.g., pick-up changes, behavioral notes, health concerns).
Support seamless transitions from the school day into aftercare programming.
Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies
Actively participates in the full life of the school
Vigorously engages in professional development; demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning by enhancing their skills, and embracing innovative technologies and creative thinking
Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
Perform other duties as assigned