Afterschool

The New School•Fayetteville, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for an Afterschool K8 Extended Day Staff Member. The role involves supervising and interacting with children in grades K-8th during after-school hours, from 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The staff member will focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun, while building positive relationships with children, coworkers, and families. Responsibilities include developing and modifying activities, monitoring materials, attending meetings and trainings, serving as a role model, maintaining confidentiality, performing health and first aid duties, assisting parents during pick-up, and communicating regularly with the Assistant to the Head of Lower School.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Enjoys working with children
Works cooperatively and patiently with children and others
Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community
Positive attitude
Monitors, observes, and reports student behavior according to policies and procedures
Maintains emotional control under stress

Nice To Haves

Child care experience

Responsibilities

Supervise and interact with children grades K-8th
Monitors outdoor and indoor activities with a focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun
Build positive relationships with children, coworkers, and families
Interact professionally and appropriately with children, coworkers, and families
Show respect towards children and encourage respectful interactions
Develop and modify aftercare activities to meet the physical and socio-emotional needs of all students.
Monitor appropriate use and care of materials
Attend required meetings and trainings
Serve as a role model for students; encourage and support students
Maintain confidentiality concerning children, parents, and school personnel
Perform health and first aid duties: administer first aid, write incident reports, monitoring safety hazards
Greet and assist parents in locating children during pick up
Refer all parent/general concerns to the Assistant to the Head of Lower School
Communicate regularly with the Assistant to the Head of Lower School regarding behaviors, daily operations, concerns, etc.