Afterschool Care Assistant — Nurturing, Active Play

Mcgeheeschool; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Louise S. McGehee School is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to supervise children in the afternoon, support routines, and help create a safe, engaging environment after school.

Responsibilities include overseeing indoor/outdoor play, diaper changing, snack time, assisting with check-in/out, and collaborating with a teaching team while communicating with families. Start date August 2026, hours 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• A calm, attentive, and nurturing presence with young children
• Genuine love for teaching and caring for children
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing daily needs
• Experience in the child‑care field preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times across indoor and outdoor play spaces
• Change diapers and support other routine care needs as part of daily classroom life
• Oversee snack time
• Learn and follow licensing standards for incidents and incident reports
• Work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
• Communicate warmly and professionally with parents, families, and other Little Gate staff
• Assist with the student check‑in and check‑out process

Job description

Louise S. McGehee School is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to supervise children in the afternoon, support routines, and help create a safe, engaging environment after school.

Responsibilities include overseeing indoor/outdoor play, diaper changing, snack time, assisting with check-in/out, and collaborating with a teaching team while communicating with families. Start date August 2026, hours 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday.