Middle School Extended Day Program Assistant - Sidwell Friends School

Reports To: Director, Auxiliary Programs, Associate Director and Assistant Directors

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.

The Extended Day Program Assistant position will have responsibilities working with students in the Middle School Extended Day program, half day special events, in addition to supporting enrichment workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

Extended Day Program

Plan and implement fun, safe, and engaging activities for participants during the Extended Day Program on the 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

Skills:

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

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma
• Minimum of 1-year related work experience
• Experience/interest in working with children and families in a camp/after school environment

Additional qualifications include effective communication skills, flexibility, patience, a sense of humor, and a demonstrated love for working with young children and their families. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification 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-$24.00. Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references 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".