Extended Childcare Assistant

Principia The • Des Peres, MO

11d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support the Extended Care Program Manager in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for Pre-K through 5th grade students in the after-school childcare program. You’ll assist with supervising children, leading age-appropriate activities and maintaining a positive atmosphere that aligns with Principia’s values; help with daily routines such as snack distribution, attendance tracking, clean-up, and communicating with parents as directed; and ensure that all students are supervised at all times and that safety procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements
• Experienced character educator
• Experience caring for preschool-aged children
• Demonstrate support of Principia’s mission and philosophy by promoting a positive image of the school at all times
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Positivity: Optimistic, positive, and focused on elevating and bringing out the very best in themselves and others. Faculty and staff are invited to understand teammates’ strengths and how they can complement each other.
• Team player: Ability to collaborate and partner with peers and senior leaders is critical, with an ability to listen, give and receive feedback, and be comfortable exchanging ideas and speaking candidly in a professional and collegial manner
• Relationship Builder: Builds and sustains strong connections with a genuine interest in others
• Communication: Provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information. Listens carefully to others and ensures message is understood. Ensures important matters are shared with all appropriate parties. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Tailors communication style to the needs of the recipient.
• Inclusion: Demonstrates awareness and respect for cultural differences, actively seeks to understand diverse perspectives, and supports cross-cultural interactions. Fosters an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and respected
• Dependability: Works within deadlines and under occasional heavy workloads

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage with students during program hours, ensuring a safe and positive environment.
• Assist with implementing activities prepared by the manager, including games, crafts, homework help, and recreation.
• Support smooth arrival, sign-in, snack distribution, transitions, and departure procedures.
• Promote respectful behavior and cooperation among students, addressing minor issues and alerting the manager as needed.
• Help maintain program spaces by setting up, cleaning up, and organizing materials and equipment.
• Follow all school safety procedures and report concerns promptly to the manager or appropriate staff.

What This Job Offers

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