Lower School Aftercare Assistant
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Supervise free play across playgrounds, fields, and indoor spaces while supporting students in navigating minor conflicts using the school's ToolBox system. Assist Aftercare Specialists with crafts, games, and other structured activities, and manage daily program flow including transitions, clean-up, and snack time. Welcome students warmly and consistently to model the kindness and respect central to the McGehee community. This role requires a calm, attentive presence in active environments with flexibility to handle changing daily needs. Hours are 3:30–5:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 3:00–5:30 PM Wednesday, with potential extensions to 6:00 PM to close on certain days.
Required Qualifications
- A calm, attentive, and responsible presence in active, fast-moving environments
- Genuine interest in working hands-on with children
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing daily needs
- An approach to childcare grounded in patience, encouragement, and care for each child's individual growth
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Physical agility to lift up to 25 lbs to shoulder height and 50 lbs to waist height, and to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead
- Consistency in chosen days is required (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
- Hours: 3:30–5:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 3:00–5:30 PM Wednesday
- May be required to stay until 6:00 PM to close on certain days
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with children in a school, camp, or recreational setting preferred
- CPR Training preferred
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