After School Program Staff

Perelman Jewish Day School; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Perelman Jewish Day School in the Philadelphia area is seeking an After School Program Staff for the 2026‑2027 school year. This part‑time, in‑person role runs 3:00 pm–5:30 pm or 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, supporting homework, games, arts and crafts, and supervised activities after regular hours.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children in an informal setting, collaborates with the On‑Site Supervisor, and helps with movement between activities, dismissal, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional or informal experience working with children.
• Knowledge of developmental needs of young children and behavior strategies.
• Ability to manage attendance tasks using technology.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in a Jewish day school atmosphere.
• First‑aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement after school program activities, including homework support, recess, and arts and crafts.
• Utilize attendance apps to manage attendance, student movement, and dismissal.
• Model positive engagement and effective management to ensure safety and well‑being of students.
• Supervise groups with attention to behavior and group management.
• Perform daily setup/cleanup of materials and keep rooms tidy.
• Meet regularly with the On‑Site Supervisor regarding student management and needs.
• Inform supervisor or Coordinator of any health and safety concerns.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, and faculty.
• Administer emergency medications and activate emergency protocol as needed.

Skills

Child engagement

Attendance management

Communication

Organization

First aid/CPR

Job description

After School Program Staff

Part‑time position at Perelman Jewish Day School, a Pre‑Kindergarten to 5th independent school in the Philadelphia area, for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

The after school program provides a safe and nurturing environment for students to unwind, socialize, and engage in supervised activities after regular school hours. We offer homework assistance, games, arts and crafts, and other age‑appropriate activities to keep students engaged and entertained until pickup time.

The After School Program Staff will lead activities and games for the students utilizing their own areas of interests and expertise, with support from the On‑Site Supervisor. They will also help create a quiet space for homework, and a positive atmosphere. The After School Program Staff will help facilitate movement of students between the various enrichment activities, dismissal to parents and buses, and will support all aspects of the program.

The ideal candidate for this role enjoys engaging with children in an informal setting and facilitating a range of activities from homework support to recess activities to art projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement after school program activities, including but not limited to homework support, outdoor and indoor recess activities, and support choice activities ranging from games to arts and crafts
• Utilize attendance apps to manage attendance, student movement, and dismissal
• Model positive engagement and effective management to maintain the safety and well‑being of all students
• Supervise groups of students with attention to behavior and group management
• Perform daily tasks such as taking out and cleaning up materials, ensuring rooms are left tidy
• Meet regularly with the On‑Site Supervisor regarding student management and programmatic needs
• Inform On‑Site Supervisor and/or Coordinator of After School Programs of any concerns regarding health and safety
• Communicate effectively with varied audiences including children, parents, staff, and faculty
• Administer emergency medications, such as epi‑pens and inhalers, and activate emergency protocol as needed

Job Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional or informal experience working with children
• Have knowledge of developmental needs of young children and appropriate behavior strategies that meet those needs
• Ability to manage attendance tasks using technology
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• High‑energy and enthusiastic about working in the Jewish day school atmosphere
• First‑aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation for this position begins at $25/hour.

This is a part‑time, in person position. The After School Program Staff are expected to work from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday.