FPDS After School Care Staff

First Presbyterian Church; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Day School in Jackson, MS, seeks an After-School Care Worker (Part-Time) to join our dedicated staff after regular classes end each day. Working under the After-School Care Director, you will provide safe, nurturing care for students from Preschool 3 through Grade 6, while fostering a Biblically grounded, Christ-centered atmosphere.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, leading games, assisting with homework, and supporting teachers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in a school or after-school setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact positively and constructively with children, parents, and staff.
• Christian faith and alignment with FPDS beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Reflect the overarching purpose of FPDS, honoring Christ in every activity.
• Supervise students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6 during after-school activities.
• Organize and lead activities such as games and outdoor play; assist with homework.
• Maintain spaces and safety; follow established policies and report incidents to the Director.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (completed or in progress)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Jackson, MS 39202Job Category: EducationFIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL

A Ministry of First Presbyterian Church (PCA), Jackson, Mississippi

“Exceptional teaching while planting seeds of Christlikeness

in the hearts of children”

Job Description for After-School Care Worker (Part-Time)

OVERVIEW AND MISSION OF FPDS

First Presbyterian Day School is a private Christian school serving over 600 students from early childhood through Grade 6. Accredited by the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools, FPDS offers academic, fine arts, and sports programs. We are located on the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS. Believing that children are a heritage of the Lord, the mission of FPDS is:

• Planting seeds of Christlikeness in the hearts of children
• Pursuing excellence in academics
• Preparing students for future service In God’s kingdom in their homes, churches, and professions

If you are interested in working in a challenging, professional, Christian environment where you can teach from a Biblical perspective; where you are treated as a professional; where the school environment is enjoyable, disciplined, and conducive to teaching and learning; and where the pursuit of academic excellence for God's glory is a hallmark of the school, FPDS may be the school for you. Visit our website at www.fpds.org/mission-beliefs for more information on FPDS.

JOB SUMMARY

FPDS is seeking dedicated After-School Care Workers (Part-Time) to assist our teaching staff after regular classes end each day. After-School Care Workers, under the direction of the After-School Care Director, are responsible for providing safe, nurturing, and fun care for students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6, while creating a positive, Christ-centered environment. This role involves assisting teaching staff in a variety of activities, including but not limited to supervising students, leading recreational activities, and assisting students with homework, all while encouraging the development of Bible-based social skills and modeling Christian values in the students.

JOB TYPE, SUPERVISION AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This job is for part-time employment during the normal school year, August through May, from 2:15-6:00 pm daily, Monday through Friday. The job reports to the After-School Care Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus: Reflect the overarching purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ, in every activity. Help enforce the school’s behavior and safety policies while maintaining a loving, Christ-centered atmosphere.
• Supervision and discipline: Supervise students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6 during after-school activities. Assigned activities and student age group may vary daily. Organize and lead assigned activities such as games and outdoor play that promote social, emotional, and spiritual development. Assist students with homework and provide educational support as needed. Assist with set-up and clean-up after activities, ensuring spaces are left in good order for the next day. Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on all school premises. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict.
• Safety: Ensure students’ safety at all times, both indoors and outdoors, by maintaining vigilance and following established protocols. Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
• Communication: Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging good behavior, kindness, and respect among them. Maintain open communication with the After-School Care Director regarding student behavior, notable incidents, and general atmosphere.

QualificationsREQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Christian faith and daily walk: Have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, are a professing Christian, and are living out their faith on a daily basis. Believe and practice the Bible as God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living. Are in whole-hearted agreement with FPDS’s “Statement of Faith and Christian Philosophy of Education”. Are a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church.
• Christian character: Have the personal and spiritual maturity to lead by example, modeling Christ-like behavior toward staff and children. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, humility, gratitude, kindness, gentleness, self-control, teachability, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Christian behavior: Professional when communicating with students, parents, and staff. Avoid offensive language. Maintain a personal appearance that conforms with the school dress code policy for employees.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree (completed or progress toward).
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school or after-school setting.
• Ability to interact positively and constructively with children, parents, and staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.