Afterschool Care Lead – Safe, Compassionate, Christ-Centered

METUCHEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

METUCHEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to supervise students after the regular school day in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and helps maintain a safe, nurturing atmosphere where students are supported and valued.

This hourly role runs 3:00pm to 6:30pm, requires standing and supervising across age groups, and involves activities, homework support, dismissal, and clear communication

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children of varying ages.
• Demonstrates patience, reliability, good judgment, and strong communication skills.
• Can actively supervise children in a busy school environment.
• Is willing to follow school policies, procedures, and Christian values.
• Previous childcare, school, camp, or aftercare experience is preferred.
• Must satisfy applicable pre-screening employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Student Supervision: Maintain active supervision of students from preschool through Middle School ages, ensuring safety.
• Safe Environment: Maintain appropriate separation and supervision of younger and older students when necessary.
• Positive Behavior: Encourage respectful behavior, kindness, cooperation, and compassion per policies.
• Activities and Enrichment: Organize and supervise age-appropriate games, crafts, reading, and play.
• Homework Support: Provide a quiet environment for students to complete homework and assist as needed.
• Transitions and Dismissal: Manage attendance, transitions, and release to authorized individuals.
• Communication: Interact respectfully with parents, students, and coworkers; report concerns to administration.
• Health and Safety: Follow emergency procedures and safety guidelines; report injuries promptly.
• Preschool Care: Assist younger children with personal care and routines following safeguarding procedures.
• Classroom and Facility Care: Keep aftercare areas clean and ready for next day.
• Teamwork: Cooperate with staff and administration to maintain routines.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties related to supervision as assigned.

Skills

Child care

Patience

Communication

Supervision

Policy compliance

Job description

METUCHEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to supervise students after the regular school day in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and helps maintain a safe, nurturing atmosphere where students are supported and valued.

This hourly role runs 3:00pm to 6:30pm, requires standing and supervising across age groups, and involves activities, homework support, dismissal, and clear communication