Extended Programs Staff

Davidson Academy; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson Academy seeks an caring aftercare facilitator to provide safe, engaging play-based activities for students from 2:45 pm to 5:30 pm. This role emphasizes Christian values, nurturing growth, and spiritual development in a supportive school community.

Responsibilities include supervising students, maintaining discipline, upholding the code of conduct, documenting observations, and ensuring safety. A background in education or church-related youth programs is preferred; onboarding and

Qualifications

• Genuine love of children and desire to provide enriching activities.
• Experience with children in school or church settings.
• Familiarity with Christian values and the school's religious principles.
• Strong classroom management and ability to maintain a positive environment.
• Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Flexible, patient, and adaptable for various grade levels.
• Completion of TN onboarding requirements; background checks, medical clearance, and required training or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during 2:45 pm–5:30 pm.
• Maintain classroom discipline per the school's code of conduct.
• Ensure students understand and follow extended care rules.
• Foster a nurturing, Christ-centered environment encouraging participation.
• Document observations or incidents during aftercare.
• Protect the safety and well-being of students per procedures.
• Treat all students with respect and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
• Create stimulating learning environments and displays of student work.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.

Skills

Love of children

Experience with children

Christian values

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Onboarding compliance

Job description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide safe play-based and engaging educational activities for children during aftercare hours.

Qualifications:

• A genuine love of children and a desire to provide enriching activities through crafts, bible, gardening and/or reading.
• Experience working with children in a school or church setting.
• Familiarity with Christian values and a commitment to upholding the school's religious principles.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with students, parents, and staff.
• Flexibility, patience, and adaptability to care for various grade levels.
• Work well independently and within a team.
• Successful completion of Tennessee Department of Education onboarding requirements; background checks, medical clearance, and required training or certifications.

Requirements

The following duties are normal for this position and other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Supervise students during the hours of 2:45 pm – 5:30 pm.
• Maintain classroom discipline by upholding the school's code of conduct and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
• Ensure all students understand extended care rules and follow them.
• Foster a nurturing and Christ-centered environment that encourages student participation and spiritual growth.
• Document any relevant observations or incidents during aftercare.
• Protect the safety and well-being of students, following school procedures and protocols.
• Treat all students with respect, fairness, and in a manner consistent with Christian principles.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, materials, and facilities.
• Create a stimulating learning environment, including displays of student work.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Davidson Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.