The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle·Bellevue, Washington
The Aftercare Teacher supervises and engages students during after-school hours, leading age-appropriate activities and supporting homework time. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, managing snack time, and communicating effectively with families during pick-up.
Aftercare Teacher Reports To Assistant Head of School Department Aftercare / Extended Day Employment Type (FTE) Part-Time, Hourly (up to 0.50 FTE) FLSA Status Non-Exempt Supervises N/A Salary Range $22-$30 / hour
The Aftercare Teacher supervises and engages JDS students during the after-school aftercare program, providing a warm, safe, and active environment from school dismissal through pick-up. The Aftercare Teacher leads age-appropriate activities, supports homework time, supervises snack and free play, and partners with families during pick-up. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a daily schedule concentrated in the afternoon. Key Responsibilities Student Supervision & Engagement Supervise students from school dismissal through aftercare pick-up, ensuring all children are accounted for at all times. Lead age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and outdoor play that engage students and support a positive aftercare experience. Support a homework or quiet-work time as part of the aftercare schedule, helping students stay on task as needed. Manage transitions between activities, snack, free play, and pick-up smoothly and safely. Foster a warm, inclusive aftercare community across age groups. Health, Safety & Routines Supervise snack time and ensure adherence to food-allergy and dietary protocols in coordination with school records. Follow all school policies for student supervision, sign-out, and authorized pick-up. Maintain accurate daily attendance and sign-out records for aftercare. Respond appropriately to minor injuries, illnesses, and behavioral situations in accordance with school policy; communicate with families and the appropriate school staff as needed. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized aftercare space, including indoor and outdoor areas. Support emergency drills and follow established emergency protocols during aftercare hours. Family Partnership & Communication Provide a warm, professional point of contact for families during aftercare pick-up. Communicate with families about any aftercare-related concerns, incidents, or follow-ups in coordination with the appropriate school staff. Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and any information learned in the course of duties. Coordination with the School Day Communicate with classroom teachers and the front office about student-specific information relevant to aftercare (e.g., pick-up changes, behavioral notes, health concerns). Support seamless transitions from the school day into aftercare programming. General Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies Actively participates in the full life of the school Vigorously engages in professional development; demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning by enhancing their skills, and embracing innovative technologies and creative thinking Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with school-aged children (camp, aftercare, classroom, youth programming, or similar) Ability to complete required background checks and any state-mandated clearances for school staff Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness and ability to obtain prior to start date Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Patience, warmth, and genuine enjoyment of working with school-aged children across age groups Strong supervision and classroom-management skills in a less-structured (after-school) setting Reliability and punctuality — ability to be on schedule for every aftercare shift Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues Flexibility and creativity in planning and leading aftercare activities Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement of professional practice Able to work in a small shop with a sense of humor Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment, using Office; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology Ability to talk on the phone Ability to stand multiple hours of the day Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Ability to work outside in any weather Preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or a related field Prior experience in aftercare, summer camp, or extended-day programming Experience in a Jewish day school or familiarity with Jewish life and traditions
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 1-2 years of experience working with school-aged children. Additionally, applicants are required to hold or obtain CPR and First Aid certification and pass necessary background checks.
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