Part-Time Extended Day Supervisor
About The Position
We are looking for a warm, organized, and energetic Extended Day Supervisor to lead our afternoon program and create a safe, nurturing environment where nursery school children can play, explore, and unwind after their school day. This is an excellent opportunity for early childhood teachers seeking additional income, graduate or undergraduate early childhood education students, experienced childcare professionals, career changers exploring early childhood education, and individuals who enjoy building relationships with young children and families. As our Extended Day Supervisor, you'll lead a small team of extended day educators, serving as the bridge between your staff's on-the-ground observations, the nursery school classroom, and the families you serve. You'll work closely with teachers and school leadership, ensuring that every family leaves at the end of the day feeling informed, welcomed, and connected to their child's full school experience. You'll oversee the daily operation of our afternoon program, creating a structured, joyful, and developmentally appropriate environment for our nursery school children (ages 2–5), ensuring each afternoon runs smoothly from dismissal through pick-up.
Requirements
- Early childhood education experience
- Nursery school or preschool settings experience
- Camp leadership experience
- Childcare (infants, toddlers, or preschoolers) experience
- Recreation or youth programming experience
- Organized and dependable
- Warm, patient, and nurturing with very young children
- Comfortable managing and mentoring a small team
- A natural communicator with both children and families
- Excited to learn and grow in early childhood education
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising young children and leading a team is preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily extended day programming for nursery school-aged children.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of children ages 2–5.
- Plan age-appropriate, play-based activities including art, movement, sensory play, and outdoor exploration.
- Manage afternoon transitions including dismissal, snack, outdoor play, and pick-up.
- Cultivate a communication culture within the extended day team, encouraging educators to notice and share the small moments and nuances that matter to families.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families at pick-up, drawing on your team's observations to share meaningful, individualized updates about each child's afternoon.
- Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers and school leadership to ensure continuity between the school day and the extended day program.
- Maintain attendance and ensure all safety procedures are followed.
- Model professionalism and support a positive team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
