Early Childhood Extended Day Support

Brooklyn Waldorf School•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Extended Day Support role begins by covering Early Childhood staff breaks starting at approximately 10:45 AM, then transitions to providing Extended Day support through approximately 3:00 PM. Responsibilities associated with this role may fluctuate based on the operational needs of the School, and specific duties may shift over time as directed by the Head of Finance and Operations to meet those needs.

Requirements

Experience working with young children in an Early Childhood, childcare, or school environment preferred.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with children, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Understanding of, or openness to learning about, Waldorf education and pedagogy.
Sound judgment and the ability to identify and appropriately escalate student, family, staffing, or safety concerns.
Willingness to be classified and compensated at the Assistant I, Associate I, or Associate II level based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for Early Childhood teachers' breaks beginning at approximately 10:45 AM.
Provide direct supervision and care of Early Childhood students as assigned during break coverage.
Support teachers in maintaining a calm, safe, and welcoming classroom environment during transitions.
Communicate any significant student, family, or safety concerns to the appropriate school administrator.
Transition to Extended Day program support, continuing through approximately 3:00–3:15 PM.
Assist with student transitions, dismissal, and other Extended Day routines and afternoon needs.
Provide direct supervision and care of students enrolled in Extended Day.
Support Extended Day staff and teachers in maintaining a calm, safe, and welcoming environment.
Work closely with Early Childhood faculty, Extended Day staff, and the Business & Operations Office.
Maintain clear, warm, and professional communication with families.
Help ensure information is shared consistently between Early Childhood, Extended Day, and school administration.
Participate in relevant meetings or check-ins related to Early Childhood or Extended Day operations as needed.