Westtown School·West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania
The instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of students aged 4–10 while facilitating developmentally appropriate activities. They will lead games, arts and crafts, and academic enrichment while fostering an inclusive environment based on Quaker values.
Westtown School seeks energetic, caring, and creative individuals to join our MooseKids after-school program. Serving students in Pre-K through Grade 5, MooseKids provides a safe, engaging, and student-centered environment where children can learn, play, explore, and build meaningful relationships after school.
00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the academic year, with additional opportunities to work during faculty in-service days and school breaks.
The ideal candidate understands child development and enjoys actively engaging with children through play, creativity, and exploration. We are looking for individuals who are eager to jump into games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, music, sports, and imaginative activities while helping create a welcoming, inclusive community for every child. A sense of humor, flexibility, sound judgment, and strong classroom management skills are essential.
Westtown School is an independent, Quaker 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, well-being, and supervision of students at all times.
Plan, organize, and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 4–10.
Lead games, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and enrichment activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Provide homework support and academic enrichment, as appropriate.
Foster a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages positive social interactions and healthy risk-taking through play.
Guide students in resolving conflicts using respectful communication and practices consistent with Westtown's Quaker values.
Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
Document student incidents and communicate important information to program leadership and team members.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create a positive, well-organized, and engaging after-school experience.
Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of program materials and spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the MooseKids program.
For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers [https://www.westtown.edu/about/employment/]. 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 [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a000e3a1-b58f-4479-a97a-7b41277dd466&ccId=9200690988219_2&lang=en_US].
Candidates must have some college education, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and experience supervising children. A commitment to social justice, cultural competence, and the ability to engage with children at their physical level are required.
Market context
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