Supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, welcoming after-school setting. Lead games, crafts, and activities; support transitions; build positive relationships; communicate with parents; and help prepare and clean activity spaces. The role runs Monday through Friday afternoons with flexible scheduling and requires teamwork, dependability, patience, and physical activity.
We're looking for energetic, dependable people who enjoy working with children to help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging after-school environment.
Whether you're a college student, retiree, aspiring educator, or simply looking for a second job, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Extended Day Staff Member, you'll spend your afternoons leading games and activities, building relationships with students, and helping make the end of the school day a positive experience. You'll work alongside a supportive team and receive guidance from the Assistant Director of Latin 360°.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead games, crafts, and other fun, age-appropriate activities.
- Help create a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn and play.
- Supervise students in classrooms, gyms, playgrounds, and during transitions.
- Build positive relationships with students and serve as a caring role model.
- Help set up and clean up activity spaces.
- Work closely with your teammates to ensure each afternoon runs smoothly.
- Greet parents and guardians during dismissal and share updates when needed.
Pay & Schedule:
- Starting at $17.50 per hour
- Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Flexible scheduling is available—we're happy to work around school, another job, or other commitments.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with school-age children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or similar setting is preferred.
- Friendly, dependable, and patient.
- Enjoys being active and engaging with children indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
- Comfortable working as part of a collaborative team.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods. Able to run, climb stairs, bend, and kneel occasionally.
- Able to lift, move, and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and respond quickly to critical incidents to ensure student safety.
Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.
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