After School Associate

Isidore Newman School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New Orleans is seeking an After 3 Associate to ensure the daily care of students in their After 3 program. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate a nurturing and positive role model demeanor. Responsibilities include keeping children safe and engaged, assisting with daily tasks, and transitioning them between activities. This is a part-time temporary position working Monday to Friday from 2:45 PM to 5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 1-year childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to lift supplies weighing 10 - 35 lbs.
• Active participation in professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe, active, and engaged.
• Assist students with daily tasks.
• Transition children safely to and from activities.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Nurturing

Observant

Positive role model

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

The After 3 Associate works to ensure the daily care of every student attending the After 3 program by following all Newman guidelines and professional standards and helps to maintain an interactive and engaging learning environment. After 3 Associates should be able to take direction, be a team player, flexible, and be willing to learn. As well as being a nurturing, compassionate, observant and an overall positive role model for young children.

Overview

• Keep children safe, active, and engaged
• Be a positive role model at all times
• Help foster and maintain a safe, fun, and healthy environment
• Attend all days for which you are hired, as well as any orientation and training
• Actively participate in professional development and required meetings
• Always adhere to the policies and procedures of Newman
• Complete duties assigned

Expectations

• Follow routines and protocols as outlined by a lead faculty / staff member
• Lead/Assist and engage students in purposeful activities both indoors and outdoors. This may require motions including climbing stairs, walking, squatting, or kneeling
• Establish and maintain healthy boundaries with your students
• Actively monitor children at recess always maintaining a safe play environment
• Assist students with daily tasks
• Live the Newman Way and reach their best potential
• Frequent hand washing
• Monitoring aftercare snack
• Transition children safely to and from activities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift supplies weighing 10 - 35 lbs.
• Responsibly use assigned facilities
• Establish and maintain safe parameters of use for the students in your care
• Tidy and ensure the space is reset for the next user
• Report any breakages or damages to the Newman Plus Coordinator
• Utilize department systems to record attendance and any incidents
• Create and manage an After 3 activity bin of materials

Education & Experience

High school or equivalent (required)

Additional Notes

1-year childcare experience (preferred)

Part-time Temporary Position by semester

Hours, 2:45 - 5:30 p.m., one to five days per week. Monday through Friday