BGA Extended Care Staff at the Lower School 2026-2027
About The Position
Battle Ground Academy invites enthusiastic, child-centered individuals to join our vibrant Lower School extended care programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. This part-time, ten-month position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to thrive within our dynamic school community. Guided by the Lower School Extended Care Director and school administration, you'll play a vital role in implementing engaging social, recreational, and educational programs while ensuring the well-being of students. This position involves the supervision of children ages 5 to 10 years old. After Care is typically open from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, when school is in session, and is flexible with student worker schedules. After Care workers are involved in organizing games, crafts, art activities, sports, and assisting with homework and general logistics of our students.
Requirements
- Minimum of in-progress High school or College degree
- Reliable transportation to and from campus for your assigned shift(s)
Nice To Haves
- Childcare Experience: 1 year
- Major in Education is a plus
- First Aid and CPR certifications
- Knowledge of child behavior, development, and learning patterns
- Knowledge of basic standards of child health and safety
- Knowledge of diverse cultural communities and backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Implementing engaging social, recreational, and educational programs
- Ensuring the well-being of students
- Supervising children ages 5 to 10 years old
- Organizing games, crafts, art activities, and sports
- Assisting with homework
- Managing general logistics of our students
- Role-modeling positive behavior for students
- Overseeing and monitoring students in K - 4th Grade
- Providing a safe, clean, and organized environment
- Recognizing conflict between students and providing guidance and coping skills
- Interacting with individuals, small groups, and large groups of students with tact and patience
- Understanding and relating to children
- Observing health and safety regulations
- Learning, following, and explaining school rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices of program operations
- Respectfully interacting with BGA faculty, students, and parents
- Working collaboratively as a part of the After Care team
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
