After-School Program Assistant

Enfield School Age Program (ESAP) is seeking compassionate and energetic candidates for the 2026-2027 academic year! ESAP is a semi-structured program that offers a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, projects, and daily Homework Club. There is also organized gym time and use of the school’s playgrounds. ESAP provides quality childcare for approximately 30 children enrolled in grades K-5. Our program operates throughout the school year (September-June), from 1:55-5:30PM Monday-Friday. While direct programming is limited to the ICSD academic calendar, there may be additional days that the program operates during school breaks and closures.

If you have a passion for arts and crafts, specialty interest in activities such as STEM, cultural enrichment, music, physical activity and games, and are devoted to nurturing youth then this is the position for you! Primary duties include working with other staff to lead activities, ensuring student and staff health and safety, engaging with student interests and needs, and building strong relationships with the school community.

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Wage: $21.00 per hour

Schedule requirements: Four shifts - 1:45-5:45PM weekly, possibility to work full program days and sub as needed, light administrative duties monthly (completed remotely), additional initiatives such as lesson planning, fundraising and community outreach and two yearly review/planning meetings.

Paid Time Off: Accrued sick and personal days, holidays, school break/closures.

Qualifications:

● Must be 18 years of age or older with high school diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

● Minimum one year of childcare experience, previous childcare program experience preferred.

● Positivity, patience, and robust communication skills are necessary.

● Need to demonstrate maturity, an energetic persona, and be enthusiastic about early child development.

● Maintain physical and mental health with the energy and emotional stability to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

● OCFS CBC, health physical, and TB test (paid for by ESAP).

● Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and general non-patient epi pen administration certification, or willingness to complete immediately upon hire (paid for by ESAP)

Applicants should send a resume to enfieldschoolageprogram@gmail.com with a cover letter that addresses the following topics/questions.

1.) What is your leadership style?

2.) Briefly outline relevant skills that you feel will be a positive addition to our program and why?

3.) Describe at least one enrichment activity you enjoy leading students in.

4.) Why do you want to be hired for this position?

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21