Elementary School - Afterschool & Enrichment Program Leader - 25-26

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50 fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. 

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Program Description: 

Want to get paid to play? MSCR is looking for dedicated and reliable staff who want to make a positive impact on their community. This job is for creative, caring and reliable people with lots of energy, patience, and a willingness to create fun and safe opportunities for all things “kid”- arts & crafts, sports, games, reading and more!  Great entry level position for those pursuing teaching, social work, and other related fields. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into summer. Come join us!

Job Description & Duties: 

Program Leaders are responsible for:
• Planning and leading academic, enrichment and recreation classroom and outdoor activities for up to 20 students at a time after school 
• Helping students with math and reading skills
• Supporting students' wellbeing and safety in the classroom
• Helping students calm down when upset and problem solve
• Supervise students on field trips, including swimming and outdoor activities
• Keep students safe and accounted for at all times
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Communicate with supervisor and coworkers as needed
• Interact with parents as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Start Date: 10/6/25

Program Locations & Staff Shift times - not all schools may have openings

Hours/week: 18.5 hours
Staff shift times for these schools: 
Mondays: 12:45pm, and Tuesday-Friday: 2:00pm. Staff end at 5:45pm
• Emerson (East) - 2421 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704  
• Hawthorne (East) - 3344 Concord Ave, Madison, WI 53714
• Lincoln (South) - 909 Sequoia Trail, Madison, WI 53713 
• Lowell (East) - 401 Maple Ave, Madison, WI 53704
• Mendota (North) - 4002 School Rd, Madison, WI 53704 
• Midvale (West) - 502 Caromar Dr, Madison, WI 53711
• Nuestro Mundo (East) - 4201 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
• Southside (South) - 501 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713

Staff shift times for these schools: 
Mondays: 1:30pm, and Tuesday-Friday: 3:00pm. Staff end at 6:00pm
• Anana (formerly Falk) (West) - 6323 Woodington Way, Madison, WI 53711 (near Vitense)
• Henderson (formerly Glendale) (Southeast) - 1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716 (near Lafollette)
• Lake View (North) - 1802 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704
• Lindbergh (North) - 4500 Kennedy Rd, Madison, WI 53704 
• Orchard Ridge (West) - 5602 Russett Rd, Madison, WI 53711
• Sandburg (North) - 4114 Donald Dr, Madison, WI 53704
• Schenk (East) - 230 Schenk St, Madison, WI 53714

Program Dates:
• Training week: Monday, August 25-29, 2025 
• First day of afterschool programs: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 
• Last day of afterschool programs: Wednesday, June 10, 2026