Aftercare Assistant

Gilmour; Ohio; Presencial; USD 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gilmour is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to support the daily operations of the aftercare program for students from toddler through Grade 6. The role emphasizes a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, supervision, and helping with routines, activities, homework, snacks, and enrichment programming.

You will assist with attendance, student transitions, and communication with families and staff, ensuring accurate records and smooth billing for hourly, drop-in, or contracted families.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA or paraprofessional certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience with toddlers in daycare/preschool/early childhood preferred.
• Ability to supervise students from toddler through Grade 6 and maintain a safe environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Montessori or child-centered learning approaches is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the daily aftercare flow, including attendance checks, snack time, homework blocks, outdoor play, and enrichment activities.
• Ensure proper adult-to-student ratios across all groups and activity areas at all times.
• Manage secure sign-out procedures, verifying authorized adults and accounting for all students transitioning from standard school hours to aftercare.
• Maintain designated program spaces (cafeteria, gym, classrooms) and manage supplies for daily activities and games.
• Maintain accurate daily sign-in/sign-out records and submit attendance logs to the business office to ensure precise billing for hourly, drop-in, or contracted families.

Conocimientos

Safety supervision

Parent communication

Teamwork

Patience & empathy

Transition management

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or Paraprofessional Certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

The Aftercare Assistant supports the daily operations of the aftercare program by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students from toddler through Grade 6. The position supervises students and supports daily routines, activities, homework, snacks, and enrichment programming. The Aftercare Assistant also assists with attendance, student transitions, program organization, and communication with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily aftercare flow, including attendance checks, snack time, homework blocks, outdoor play, and enrichment activities.
• Ensure proper adult-to-student ratios are maintained across all groups and activity areas at all times.
• Manage secure sign-out procedures, verifying authorized adults and accounting for all students transitioning from standard school hours to aftercare.
• Maintain designated program spaces (cafeteria, gym, classrooms) and manage supplies for daily activities and games
• Maintain accurate daily sign-in/sign-out records and submit attendance logs to the business office to ensure precise billing for hourly, drop-in, or contracted families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (CDA or Paraprofessional Certification preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (required)
• Experience working with toddlers in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting preferred
• Ability to work with students from toddler through Grade 6
• Ability to effectively supervise students and maintain a safe, nurturing, and orderly environment
• Ability to follow established safety, supervision, attendance, and student transition procedures
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Experience with Montessori or child-centered learning approaches is a plus