CARES After-School Assistant

The CARES after-school program Assistant collaborates with the CARES Coordinator to organize and supervise the CARES after-school supervision program by providing activities, homework assistance, and supervision for students electing to stay at Woodlynde after the normal school day has concluded.

·     ·        Collaborates with the CARES coordinator to provide fun, interactive activities for students enrolled in the program

·        Works with the CARES coordinator to facilitate the program

·        Ensures the safety of program participants by providing adequate supervision

·        Organizes games, arts, crafts, movies, and activities to keep the students engaged

·        Provides time and assists students with their homework

·        Supervises students outside on the playground on good-weather days

·        Communicates anything of note to parents when they arrive for pick-up (injuries, illness, homework issues, etc.) as well to the CARES coordinator and head of lower school

·        Provides first aid for any student who has a minor injury, and communicates to an administrator when an injury is more significant

·        Establishes positive relationships with students and manages the behavior of students while in the after-school program

·        Maintains daily student attendance records in conjunction with the CARES coordinator

 

High school diploma required; some post-secondary work in education preferred. Experience in childcare or education preferred.

10-month position. 8 - 15 hour work week.