Aftercare Supervisor

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

Vision Plans

FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling

Company Paid Life & Disability

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Paid Time Off

School Hours and Holiday Schedule

401k Retirement Plan

Growth & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Atlantis Academy is seeking an Aftercare Supervisor to lead the school aftercare program, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students after school hours. You will supervise students, promote positive behavior, and support social development and independence in a caring setting.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with teachers and staff, along with adherence to school policies and crisis-management training where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic skills test.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in crisis management training.
• Prior experience working with children in educational/after-school settings preferred.
• Experience with learners with disabilities or behavioral needs preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Effective presentation and communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of students during after-school hours.
• Create a safe, structured, engaging aftercare environment.
• Supervise activities and ensure health, safety, and well-being.
• Support positive behavior, social development, and independence.
• Use behavior-support and de-escalation strategies per policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with students and families.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to align expectations and supports.
• Attend training and professional development to strengthen skills.
• Participate in daily dismissal procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Job description

Atlantis Academy , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Aftercare Supervisor to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you are passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and supportive aftercare environment, dedicated to student well-being and success, possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and value collaboration, compassion, and integrity — We Should Talk!

As the Aftercare Supervisor, you are responsible for supporting the safe, structured, and engaging operation of the school’s aftercare program. This position provides direct supervision of students during after-school hours and helps create an environment that promotes student safety, positive behavior, social development, independence, and appropriate recreational and enrichment activities.

• Providing active and consistent supervision of students participating in the aftercare program to ensure their health, safety, and well-being at all times.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, structured, welcoming, and supportive aftercare environment that is responsive to the developmental, behavioral, social, and individual needs of students.
• Planning, organizing, facilitating, and supervising age-appropriate recreational, enrichment, social, educational, and leisure activities consistent with program expectations and available resources.
• Supporting students in following established school expectations, classroom routines, behavioral guidelines, and appropriate social interactions.
• Treating all students with dignity, respect, patience, and professionalism while promoting positive relationships among students and staff.
• Utilizing appropriate behavior-support and de-escalation strategies consistent with school policies, student plans, and staff training.
• Maintaining active awareness of student locations and activities and responding promptly to situations that may affect student safety or program operations.
• Reporting student concerns, behavioral incidents, injuries, safety issues, unusual circumstances, or other significant events promptly to the School Director or designated school administrator.
• Following all established emergency, health, safety, incident-reporting, and crisis-response procedures.
• Supporting students with developmentally appropriate personal care, organization, hygiene, and self-management routines as required within the scope of the position and consistent with school procedures.
• Maintaining aftercare classrooms, activity areas, materials, and equipment in a clean, orderly, organized, and safe condition.
• Assisting with routine housekeeping and program setup and cleanup activities associated with the aftercare program.
• Ensuring supplies, activity materials, recreational equipment, and other program resources are used appropriately and stored safely.
• Participating in end-of-day dismissal procedures and ensuring each student is released only to an authorized parent, guardian, caregiver, transportation provider, or other approved adult in accordance with established school procedures.
• Verifying student departure information and promptly communicating discrepancies, late pickups, or other dismissal concerns to the appropriate school administrator.
• Welcoming students, parents, guardians, caregivers, and visitors in a courteous, professional, and respectful manner.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, families, coworkers, school leadership, and other members of the school community.
• Communicating relevant student or program information to appropriate staff while maintaining required confidentiality.
• Collaborating with teachers, instructional assistants, related-service providers, administrators, and other school personnel to promote continuity of expectations and student support.
• Supporting a positive team environment by communicating effectively, demonstrating flexibility, assisting colleagues, and contributing to the successful operation of the program.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with students and families.
• Protecting the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and organizational information in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Participating in required and recommended training, professional development, meetings, conferences, and other learning opportunities to maintain and strengthen job-related knowledge and skills.
• Maintaining current knowledge of applicable student-supervision, youth-development, behavior-support, health, and safety practices relevant to the aftercare program.
• Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements as well as Spectrum Center and ChanceLight policies, procedures, safety expectations, and standards of professional conduct.
• Demonstrating regular and reliable attendance and reporting to work as scheduled to ensure appropriate student supervision and program coverage.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support students, the aftercare program, and overall school operations.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field of study preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults in an educational, childcare, recreation, after-school, behavioral health, special education, or related setting is highly preferred.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and adapts easily to changing priorities or unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents, and the public.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Atlantis Academy is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required: High School or better in Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred: Associates or better in Related Field of Study.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Ability to Obtain Crisis Prevention Inst

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