Before & Aftercare Staff

POSITION: Before & Aftercare Staff

REPORTS TO: Before & Aftercare Coordinator

Before & Aftercare staff provide a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment for children after school hours. Responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with homework, managing behavior and maintaining a clean and organized space. 

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:

• Responsibility
• Engagement
• Acceptance
• Creativity
• Honesty

Who Are We Looking For

We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community.  We are seeking individuals who recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.  If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

Before & Aftercare staff provide a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment for children after school hours. Responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with homework, managing behavior and maintaining a clean and organized space. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Supervision and Safety:

Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in the program through active supervision during activities,            snack/meal times, homework, and free play. 

Activity  Implementation:

Implementing engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with program goals. 

Homework Assistance:

Providing support to students with their homework and assignments. 

Behavior Management:

Managing student behavior, redirecting as needed, and reporting serious issues to the supervisor. 

Communication:

Communicating effectively with colleagues and administrators regarding program updates, student progress, and incidents. 

Program Maintenance:

Keeping the aftercare space clean, organized, and safe. 

Enforcement of Policies and Procedures:

Following and enforcing program policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. 

Collaboration:

Working collaboratively with other staff members and school personnel to provide a positive and supportive environment. 

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Patience and Empathy: A compassionate and patient approach to working with children. 
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and staff. 
• Ability to Work with Children: Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting is often preferred. 

Qualifications

• High-school diploma
• Previous childcare experience preferred

Benefits

• Salary: Hourly rate of $20.00 - $22.00 
• Hours: Before Care - 6:45am - 8:30 am  and/or 
• Aftercare 3:15pm  - 6:00pm (Monday - Friday)
• In addition to your hourly pay, which is paid on a bi-weekly schedule, you are eligible for the following:
  DC Sick Leave: You will receive 1 hour of DC Sick time for every 37 hours worked.
  
• This position is not eligible for Bridges benefits 

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members will be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.