Auxiliary Program Assistant - Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school with campuses in NW Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD is seeking Auxiliary Programs Assistants. This position provides support and supervision of students in one or more of the auxiliary programs - Extended Day, Enrichment workshops and shuttle.

The Auxiliary Programs Office is responsible for the design and implementation of a number of programs on both the Washington, DC and Bethesda campuses including the Extended Day Programs, after-school enrichment workshops (SPARC), Early Childhood Early Learning Center, Fox Den School Store and Cafe, Intra-Campus Shuttle, Special event programs, and Summer Programs.

This Auxiliary Program Assistant position will have responsibilities working with students in the Lower School or Middle School Extended Day program, in addition to administrative tasks and other functions to support intra-school shuttle and enrichment workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

Extended Day Program:

Plan and implement fun, safe, and engaging activities for participants during the Extended Day Program on the Bethesda, MD or Washington, DC campus. Hours for the program will be Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30 - 6:00 pm and Tuesdays from 1:30 – 6:00 pm. Daily responsibilities for Assistants:

• Interact with children to support play, exploration, and learning

• Plan and implement activities that meet the health and safety protocols

• Meet the individual needs of each child

• Participate in staff and training meetings

• Present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level

• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff

• Build teamwork among staff

Shuttle Bus:

Assist with the coordination of the afternoon shuttle bus which may include:

• Acting as the shuttle monitor as needed

• Providing supervision before and after the shuttle, contacting participant’s guardians as needed if not picked up

• Engaging in conversations with the participants and families

• Coordinating the roster and attendance lists

• Communicating with participants as needed about special schedules, behavior, etc.

Administrative Tasks and Additional responsibilities:

• Assist with the special half day and professional development events

• Communicate with families via phone calls/emails

• Classify payment of invoices, purchase orders, purchasing cards, payments to/from subcontractors

• Process reimbursements for instructors/staff for any supplies purchase individually

• Assist with Fox Den Pop Up Events - including set up, packing and unpacking inventory, assisting with merchandise sales, interacting with customers.

Skills and Qualifications:

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to work in busy atmosphere with distractions

• Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

• Ability to deal effectively with parents, children, summer employees, and other employees of the School

• Display maturity and professionalism

• Ability to handle conflict situations in calm and professional manner

Communication Skills

• Possess strong verbal and writing skills in-person, over phone, via email

• Ability to clearly communicate expectations

• Ability to write email communications with parents

Organizational Skills

• Must be multi-task oriented

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year related work experience

• Experience/interest in working with children and families in a camp/after school environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift boxes/materials of 30 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time: events, carpool, shuttle bus

• Ability to walk around campus and buildings

• Ability to sit and interact with children on the floor, playground, grass

• Ability to travel between campuses

This is an hourly position (15-19 hours per week) and the candidate must be able to work afternoons 2:30-6 PM. Successful candidates should be 21 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma and have prior experience working with children. Additional qualifications include effective communication skills, flexibility, patience, a sense of humor, and a demonstrated love for working with young children and their families. Please list if you have a current CPR/AED and First Aid certification as it is required; however, if you are not CPR/AED certified you will have the opportunity to complete the course upon hire.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate $18.00-$25.00 per hour. Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, three references and current CPR/AED through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world