After School Program Instructor

After School (MooseKids) Program Staff

Westtown School is seeking part-time staff members for its “MooseKids” after-school program. MooseKids is a student-centered after-school program for students in Pre-K to 5th grade offering engaging age-appropriate activities in a safe and supportive environment. The after-school program runs weekdays from 3:00-6:00 pm, with additional hours possible during in-service days and school breaks. 

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 4-10 and be willing to roll up their sleeves and play. We are looking for candidates with a personal interest in sports, music, art, and the natural world along with a sense of humor and a love of working with young children. Classroom management skills and flexibility are required.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of students while facilitating play-based activities;

• Provide homework help and student enrichment programming;

• Organize and lead games and activities;

• Create and implement open-ended creative art projects;

• Respond to the individual needs of students while providing a supportive and caring atmosphere;

• Help resolve the conflicts of play and sports in ways that align with Quaker practices;

• Coordinate with the Lower School regarding attendance and enrollment tracking;

• Establish a healthy and consistent relationship with parents through open and timely communication;

• Document incidents concerning student behavior and communicate incidents to other team members;

• Work as a productive member of a collaborative team. 

Qualifications

• Some college is required a bachelor's degree is preferred

• Experience teaching, organizing, and or supervising children

• Ability to interact and play with young children at their physical level

• A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community

• A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices

• Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the staff employment portal.