Job Description
The Before and After Care Program Staff is responsible for maintaining a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The position begins September 2, 2025. The position can be a great fit for college students.
Staff are responsible for coming up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks, maintaining a clean environment for the children, and corresponding and communicating with staff and parents while working with administrators to implement school policies, procedures, and foster a joyful, inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Write program plans (support can be provided for those with less experience) to include games, crafts and nearby outings
- Implement program plans
- Maintain standards of student behavior and citizenship to achieve a functional, safe and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Attend training program(s) for the staff
- Effectively supervise, coach, and mentor children
- Build rapport and communicate with parents according to school standards to share insight about students' participation in the program
- Work with Registrar to maintain current student records
- Maintain confidentiality of students and families.
- Assist with the evaluation of the program
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Understand the principles, philosophy, and practices of recreation administration (e.g., program planning, leadership, risk management, budgeting, and public relations)
- Experience in executing activities and special events
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to lead and individually work to accomplish goals
- Ability to operate the technology used and use the available hardware and software
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old
- Must have prior experience working with school aged children
- Must have ability to effectively communicate with with all stakeholders
- Washington State background check and fingerprint clearance and all other statements and disclosures in accordance with state law are required prior to employment
- Upon hire or before, must earn certification in CPR and First Aid
Schedule
The hours are 7:00 am to 8:30 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday. It may be possible to work only am or only pm hours. It may also be possible to add additional hours as staff during the school day.
Hourly Wage
$22-25
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Monday to Friday,