After School Care Assistant - Grades 5 - 8

St. Anne's-Belfield School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a part-time Grades 5-8 After School Care Assistant for the Saints After School program for the 2026-2027 school year. Work is generally 2:30 - 5:30 on weekdays, with possible days off during teacher workdays. The role pays $16 per hour and requires a high school diploma and age 18+.

The position offers opportunities to support students through supervised activities, safety, and positive social interactions with staff and peers.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree required.
• Experience: One year of previous professional childcare experience preferred.
• Special requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and engages with children during play and activities.
• Assists in group activities and transitions.
• Prepares materials and supplies for activities.
• Ensures safety on playgrounds and during activities.
• Maintains an organized classroom and play area.
• Assists with arrival and dismissal of students.

Education

High school diploma

Childcare experience preferred

Minimum age 18

Job description

About the School

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield.

We at St. Anne’s-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a part-time Grades 5 - 8 After School Care Assistant for our Saints After School program for the 2026-2027 school year.

The work is generally 2:30 - 5:30 each weekday, with some flexibility on the start time. You may also have an opportunity to work full days during teacher workdays throughout the year.

Essential Duties

• Supervises and engages with children's play and projects
• Assists in group activities and transitions
• Prepares needed materials and supplies
• Observes playground and other activities to ensure safety at all times
• Prepares classroom and snack materials
• Maintains a neat and organized classroom and play area
• Assist in safe arrival and dismissal of students in the program
• Reports to director any problem which may occur with the children
• Circulates amongst group of students to build relationships with variety of children
• Supports during employee childcare on teacher workdays throughout the year and at start/end of academic year.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ensuring all classroom and playground areas are neat and organized
• Displaying a warm, positive attitude in interactions with children and fellow teachers
• Promoting and maintaining a safe, positive, and healthy social atmosphere for students
• Observing, recording and reporting on the behavior of individual children as required
• Supervising multiple children at a time and managing minor behavioral incidents as needed
• Displaying careful attention to the childrens' needs
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education: High school degree required.

Experience: One year of previous professional childcare experience preferred.

Special Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Pay: $16 per hour.

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