Extended Day Staff

Bethany School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany School's Extended Day Program is seeking staff to provide a safe, engaging after-school environment for Kindergarten through 8th grade. You will supervise students, facilitate activities, assist with homework, and coordinate sign-in/sign-out in partnership with families and faculty. The role emphasizes strong child-development knowledge, clear communication, flexibility, and teamwork.

The schedule typically runs 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Experience with school-age children in educational, recreational, or structured child-enrichment settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, families, and faculty.
• Ability to multitask and lead diverse groups of students from early childhood to middle school.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification immediately upon hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Student Supervision: Maintains active, concentrated supervision of students to ensure safety.
• Activity Planning: Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities including arts, crafts, sports, games, and clubs.
• Homework Support: Provides a quiet environment and assists with daily homework completion.
• Family Communication: Welcomes families during pick-up and maintains professional communication regarding student behavior and daily activities.
• Program Operations: Assists with attendance tracking, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and basic snack preparation.
• Safety & Health: Administers basic first aid when needed and maintains a clean, sanitary environment.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforces school policies and positive behavior interventions across ages.

Job description

Extended Day Program

Summary

The Extended Day Program Staff is responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing after-school environment for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The Extended Day Program Staff facilitates recreational and educational activities, assists with homework, monitors student behavior, and ensures seamless sign-in and sign-out procedures, partnering with parents and faculty to support each child's overall well-being.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Student Supervision: Maintains active, concentrated supervision of students in classrooms, on the playground, or in designated activity areas to ensure their physical safety.
• Activity Planning: Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate, age-appropriate, engaging activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, and clubs.
• Homework Support: Provides a quiet, structured environment for students to focus and assist with daily homework completion.
• Family Communication: Greets families warmly during pick-up. Maintains warm, professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student behavior, milestones, and daily activities. Assures confidentiality of privileged information.
• Program Operations: Assists with daily attendance tracking, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and basic food preparation for student snacks.
• Safety & Health: Provides a warm, safe, and caring environment that allows the children to grow and explore. Administers basic first aid as needed, follows emergency protocols, and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary environment. Keeps extended day areas clean, tidy, and organized; sanitize toys, tables, and equipment daily.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforces school policies and positive behavior intervention in accordance with school guidelines consistently across diverse age groups. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Strong knowledge of child development principles, learning patterns, and behavioral management. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, families, and faculty. Ability to multitask and lead diverse groups of students (spanning early childhood to middle school). Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Patient, nurturing, flexible, and energetic demeanor with a strong sense of professionalism.

Education and Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of verifiable experience working with school-age children in an educational, recreational, or structured child-enrichment setting. High school diploma, GED, equivalent required. Experience in curriculum planning, facilitating group activities, and providing homework help. Certification in First Aid and CPR or the willingness to obtain immediately upon hire.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and crouching to interact with children at their level. Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or push up to 30 lbs. Ability to move quickly and respond to active children or emergencies. Ability to supervise energetic activities in both indoor and outdoor settings across varying seasonal temperatures. High capacity for patience, active listening, and problem-solving under pressure. Ability to maintain concentrated visual and auditory supervision of students at all times to ensure safety.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Operates in a bustling, interactive indoor/outdoor school environment that may include high decibel noise levels. Works closely with other extended day staff, program directors, and the broader school faculty. Strict adherence to security, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and health mandates. 10-month school year schedule, typically operating in the afternoons (e.g., 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.).