Afterschool Care (Part-Time) 2:15 PM - 5:15 PM - The Canopy School - Ridgeland, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•Ridgeland, MS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. The Afterschool Staff provides homework support and individualized and group recreation services at The Canopy School Afterschool Program. The Afterschool Staff assesses the interests of individuals served, skills, and leisure/recreational needs based on observation, interview, and activity tasks. She/he uses professional knowledge and judgment to establish appropriate afterschool recreation goals. The Afterschool Staff works with program staff to organize and facilitate intramural/recreational activities for campus-based aftercare and enrichment programs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate professional manner.
Must be able to work afternoons and early evenings.

Responsibilities

Complete an activity assessment on each new admission within five days.
Provide homework support for students.
Document bi-weekly a summary of each youth's participation in recreation activities.
Coordinate afternoon activities for students participating in Afterschool Care.
Provide recreation groups as scheduled.
Attend Afterschool planning meetings as necessary.
Provide leadership and direction to direct care staff in how to plan and facilitate therapeutic recreational activities for the youth.
Monitor activity implementation and evaluate activity for safety and care of youth.
Attend weekly recreation planning and instructional meetings with Recreation Coordinator.
Assist in maintaining inventory and accountability for all recreational and physical education equipment for the CARES Cetnter and CARES School.
Inventory recreational supplies monthly, replenishing as needed.
Completes other duties as assigned