A seasonal position for an Extended Day Assistant is available in our After School Program, grades Pre-K to 5th Grade. Between the hours of 2:00pm to 6:00pm M-F during the school year. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Proactively supervise and engage in various assigned activities during all times • Initiate structured activities and games with students, specifically during the rotations outlined in the weekly schedule • Collaborate with fellow staff to ensure smooth flow of daily activities, identifying any challenges and taking the initiative in finding solutions • Make intentional and strategic use of prep time and slow times to plan games, and various schedule priorities (snack prep, clean up, materials ready, projects, special events, etc.) • Work with program leadership to analyze and troubleshoot logistical and operational issues including: • Active support of pick up and drop off logistics and execution to ensure safe and efficient transitions of campers • Free Time and food distribution supervision • Students’ social emotional, safety or academic support needs • Manage Students Sign-In/Out • Responding to parent needs • Camp meeting leadership and management • Food distribution and monitoring • To encourage engagement, participate in activities with students, including specialty classes/clubs, free swim, camp meetings, field trips and cheers, etc. • Actively facilitate recreational and athletic activities to ensure safety and inclusion for all students. • Assist the campers in taking care of all belongings and keeping classrooms and indoor/outdoor facilities clean and orderly • Provide energetic, positive support to all involved to foster a safe, enriching and fun atmosphere • Be proactive, flexible and creative in responding to the needs of students, counselors and supervisors; demonstrate willingness to contribute whatever is necessary toward the success of the camp • Be aware, prompt, and responsive when communicating with staff, students and supervisors on all channels, including, but not limited to; email, walkie talkie, etc. • Manage student safety; ensure all students are accounted for and all fellow staff members are aware of student whereabouts throughout the day • Report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner and provide accident/incident reports when necessary • Alert leadership team to any concerns/conflicts amongst the counselor team to facilitate growth and encourage resolution for fellow team members • Ensure the safety of all campers and counselors by understanding and being prepared to implement and training and/or emergency procedures including: • Appropriate boundaries with student/camper/staff populations • Emergency plans i.e. fire, earthquake and intruder • all other assigned trainings • Communicate early and often around all student concerns and information useful toward improving their comfort, care or safety • Communicate specific needs of all campers regarding food, allergies, injuries, incidents and accidents to Auxiliary Program Director immediately • Provide conflict-management mentoring and facilitation to students experiencing upset and relational challenges with others in camp • Respond to parent and children concerns in an effective, resourceful and professional manner PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT • Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms • Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds • Classroom, Playground or Gym work environment POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Candidates should hold a high school diploma • Teaching experience preferred • Independent school teaching experience a plus • Candidates should strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals • Comfortable working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills