Extended Day Staff

Position: Extended Day Staff

Reports to: Extended Day Coordinator

Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: M-F from approx. 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

The School:

Founded in 1954, Foothill Country Day School is an independent, co-ed day school of approximately 420 students in grades preschool-8th. As a safe, nurturing, and inclusive community, we are intentional about building and sustaining relationships with our colleagues and the students and families we serve. We are united in pursuing intellectual inquiry, academic excellence, integrity, and service to others. We inspire each student to become ambitious, compassionate, and courageous.

Summary:

Foothill Country Day School is currently seeking an Extended Day Staff member to supervise and engage with students during the Schools Extended Day program. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, creativity, and a passion to connect and interact with children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet children and families in a warm and friendly manner
• Provide a warm and safe environment where children are supervised and monitored at all times
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities
• Set up environment (indoor/outdoor) for activities and clean and organize environment before dismissal
• Use developmentally appropriate practices to engage in activities with students
• Assist students with homework
• Model professional and ethical behavior when interacting with students, parents, and peers
• Model and uphold professionalism and ethical standards

The ideal candidate will have the following educational and work background:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in an after-school program or similar capacity
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (School will pay for certifications)

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Understanding of Foothills Mission and Core Values
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities
• Ability to monitor and enforce regulations, rules, and procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Passionate and enthusiastic with a patient and caring nature
• Ability to respond to and handle emergencies in a safe manner

Salary:

• $17.00 per hour

Foothill Country Day School provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment and is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all local, state, and federal laws in its interview and employment practices. Physical presence is an essential function of the job.