Provide supervision and developmental after-school programming for nursery–4th grade children: plan and lead activities (crafts, play, outdoor time), ensure safety, mentor volunteers, communicate with lead, assist during day-off camps, and manage setup/cleanup. Part-time, 10-month hourly role.
Job Title: After School Associate Date available: August 2026
Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the afternoon role as a part-time BZ Beyond Associate. BZ Beyond is the after-school care program. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning in this independent Jewish day school
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Benefits:
The position is not eligible for benefits.
Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the afternoon role as a part-time BZ Beyond Associate. BZ Beyond is the after-school care program. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning in this independent Jewish day school
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the positive growth of children from nursery to 4th grade.
- Plan and facilitate afternoon activities such as crafts, building blocks, imaginative play, and time outside.
- Be responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children.
- Work collaboratively with other BZ Beyond staff as well as older student volunteers who assist in the BZ Beyond classrooms.
- Mentor and role model of Bernard Zell’s mission.
- Communicate regularly with the BZ Beyond Lead.
- Occasional full-day help with day-off camps throughout the school year.
- Set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or Higher
- Teaching and supervisory experience with young children is necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with basic child development milestones and a drive to actively develop new skills in youth recreation and behavior management.
- Ability to lead and participate in recreational activities that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for groups of children from preschool through 4th grade.
- Strong situational awareness and ability to maintain a safe, organized, and positive environment.
- Monday - Thursday, 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Friday 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Occasional help on days off from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. if available
- 10-month position beginning in late August
Benefits:
The position is not eligible for benefits.
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