ASK! Instructor

The Westminster Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, GA is seeking an After School Kids (ASK!) Instructor to support the lower school after-school program. This part-time, 10-month role reports to the Director of After School Kids!

and ensures a safe, engaging environment for children during after-school hours, supervising indoor and outdoor play and helping plan enrichment activities. The instructor promotes positive behaviors, assists with materials and space maintenance, leads small groups such as study hall,

Qualifications

• Childcare experience preferred
• Commitment to a culture of respect and personnel development
• Flexible, with the willingness to use initiative and handle extra duties as needed
• A strong and prevailing sense of customer service and commitment to the school’s mission
• Practical interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively and represent the school with professionalism and enthusiasm to a vast constituency
• Skills in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills
• Great attention to detail and initiative in problem-solving
• Self-motivated with professional demeanor and presence, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Supervises children during indoor and outdoor play to ensure the safety of all
• Implements and participates in activities for the students; initiates play with children
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of classroom and playground materials
• Participates in the planning of daily activities for children; creates an environment that is stimulating and appealing to child development
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and required training
• Assists children in developing responsibility for program materials, personal belongings, and personal hygiene habits
• Provides positive leadership; leads study hall in a quiet, orderly fashion
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Childcare exp

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Reading safety rules

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Atlanta, GA 30327, Position Type: Part-Time Staff, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Education, POSITION OVERVIEW

The After School Kids(ASK!) Instructor plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Westminster’s after-school programming for lower school students. Reporting to the Director of After School Kids!, this part-time, 10-month position ensures a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children during after-school hours. The ASK! Instructor supervises students during indoor and outdoor play, helps plan and implement enrichment activities, and promotes positive behaviors and habits, such as personal responsibility and hygiene, while fostering social, physical, and intellectual growth. In addition to fostering an atmosphere of care and respect, the Instructor helps maintain materials and spaces, leads small-group activities such as study hall, and contributes to the program's overall success through collaboration with staff and participation in meetings and trainings. This role requires energy, initiative, and a strong commitment to child development, safety, and Westminster's mission.

Supervisor: Director of After School Kids (ASK!)

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Status: Hourly, non-exempt, part-time, 10-month

Hours of Work: Standard workweek: Monday through Thursday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, and Friday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, based on the academic calendar. Hours may vary to accommodate In-Service and Professional Development days as needed.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Childcare experience preferred
• Commitment to a culture of respect and personnel development
• Flexible, with the willingness to use initiative and handle extra duties as needed
• A strong and prevailing sense of customer service and commitment to the school’s mission
• Practical interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively and represent the school with professionalism and enthusiasm to a vast constituency
• Skills in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills
• Great attention to detail and initiative in problem-solving
• Self-motivated with professional demeanor and presence, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises children during indoor and outdoor play to ensure the safety of all
• Implents and participates in activities for the students; initiates play with children
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of classroom and playground materials
• Participates in the planning of daily activities for children; creates an environment that is stimulating and appealing to child development
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and required training
• Assists children in developing responsibility for program materials, personal belongings, and personal hygiene habits
• Provides positive leadership; leads study hall in a quiet, orderly fashion
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid is required. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The work environment is often loud. Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required, mainly associated with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.