LAUREL SCHOOL·Shaker Heights, Ohio
Monitor students aged 18 months to 14 years in supervised play and homework rooms. Lead group activities such as crafts and storytime while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Description Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.
Supervised Play Room Monitors operate within the after school program primarily in classrooms, playgrounds and gross-motor spaces Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. After School at Laurel’s Supervised Play and Homework Room programs serves students from 18 months old through Grade 8. After School at Laurel follows the school calendar and does not meet on school half-days and holidays, or the last day of school. Supervised Play Room Monitors work closely with the Auxiliaries Services department ensure a safe, nurturing, and fun after school program. Duties and responsibilities include: Monitor students in the Supervised Play (age 2-12) and/or Homework Room (age 12-14) after school programs. Change diapers and assist in toilet training, as needed. Lead group activities, such as crafts and storytime. Encourage hygienic practices, such as handwashing, and assist in clean-up. Be in attendance Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m; provide advance notice of absence when possible. Ideally, you would be available weekly all 5 afternoons, but we are open to someone who can work regularly 1 or more afternoons a week. Assist in other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must have experience in working with children. Experience working with children ages 18 mos. – 4 years is highly desirable. First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.
Work Environment Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known.
Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.
Market context
In Ohio, after-school and early childhood support roles often draw candidates with direct child-care experience, especially those familiar with ages 18 months to 4 years. This position is competitive because employers typically look for dependable supervision skills, age-appropriate engagement, and preferred First Aid and CPR credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then highlight your child-care experience and any safety training when you apply.