Afterschool Instructors are staff members that work with Lower School students (grades Pre-K-5th) enrolled in the EXCEL Aftercare Program. They supervise and facilitate recreational play, sports and art activities after school and assist with homework for grades 1-5. They are responsible for attendance tracking, behavior management and interacting/engaging the students within their assigned group after school.

About Us

At The Episcopal Academy, we are united by our shared mission, rich history, and dedication to excellence. An EA employee:

• Is kid-centered, embraces school and life and shows it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embodies and lives The Stripes.
• Consistently maintains high standards for his or her own work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrates a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Fosters a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrates a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

About You

Successful candidates for this position will:

• Making a positive impact on children while receiving hands-on experience in a school setting, professional development, resume building, and networking opportunities.
• Have a flexible schedule with opportunities to work full or partial schedules weekly; Typical work schedule for Aftercare is 2:30pm -6:00pm
• Be responsible for group supervision of students with attention to behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Inform Director of Afterschool Programs of any concerns regarding the health and safety of the students or other staff members.
• Implement Aftercare program activities; Includes homework support, outdoor or indoor recess activities as weather permits.
• Use effective classroom management and supervision skills to lead the group assigned to each day.
• Work effectively with fellow Aftercare staff members and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
• Complete assigned paperwork (attendance tracking).
• Serve as a positive role model to children at the school.
• Professional interaction with students, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger school community.
• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus.
• Possess physical capacity to fulfill all essential job functions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Minimum one (1) years of college completed preferred.
• Complete all background checks required by the Department of Education.

Start date: 2022-23 School year

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.