Aftercare Assistant

Heritage Oak Private Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay range

Employee referral bonus

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Paragon Prep, part of the Spring Education Group family, is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to enrich the after-school experience for young learners in Austin, TX. This part-time role (20 hours per week) focuses on supervising students, supporting homework, and coordinating activities in a safe, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma or GED, prior childcare experience, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
• Positive, energetic, and patient demeanor with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist students with homework and educational activities, providing guidance and supervision.
• Plan and run after-school activities such as arts and crafts, games, and outdoor play.
• Collaborate with the school team to enhance the student experience.

Skills

Child development

Homework help

Arts & crafts supervision

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Paragon Prep has delivered a rigorous and nurturing environment to students PK-8th grade since 1997. Graduates are ready for the honors program of any high school and participate in athletics, academic competitions, robotics, and community service projects. Paragon delivers a first-rate education in a small setting for students who are excited about learning. Beyond mastering the most challenging curriculum in the area and the opportunity to earn up to five high school credits, students at Paragon Prep have the chance to excel in competitive sports and explore a wide array of electives, enriching their educational journey.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay range
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

The Aftercare Assistant at Paragon Prep is a vital position designed for individuals passionate about child development and dedicated to enriching the after-school experience of young learners. This part-time role (20 hours per week) involves supervising students in the aftercare program, facilitating various activities including homework help, creative arts, and indoor/outdoor play, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment beyond school hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist students with homework and educational activities, providing guidance and supervision.Plan and execute engaging after-school activities, including arts and crafts, games, and outdoor play.
• Collaborate with the school team to enhance the student experience and foster a positive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• The ability to pass state and federal background checks.
• A positive, energetic, and patient demeanor with strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.