Middle School After School Care Provider

Care Provider position:

Explorer West Middle School, a small independent middle school, offers daily after-school care for our 6th-8th grade students, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. There are frequently other programs operating during the same hours, such as academic enrichment programs, clubs and athletics. The after-school care component includes a combination of time outdoors playing and relaxing and indoors working on homework or projects.

The After School Care Provider is a part-time position from 3:30 to 6:00 pm on all school days. No work is required during school breaks, including Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break, as well as any other days in which school is not in session. A typical month includes approximately 40 hours of work.

Responsibilities include:

- monitoring students in the After Care program each day

- supervising students for a combination of outdoor time and indoor/outdoor homework time

- distributing a simple snack and supervising the students as they clean up

- ensuring a safe environment for all students

- providing basic homework assistance

- interacting with parents and caregivers as they collect the students at the end of the day

- tracking and summarizing attendance information

- other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States, and demonstrate:

- a warm and engaging personality, an appreciation for (and delight in working with) 11- through 14-year-olds, cultural competence, and the ability and desire to connect with all members of a diverse community;

- flexibility, and a willingness to learn and try new things;

- effective communication and collaboration skills;

- comfort with enforcing behavior expectations;

- flexibility and enthusiasm; and

- reliable attendance and commitment to quality service.