Homework Cafe Support Staff

Marin Country Day School; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera, CA is hiring an After School Support/Homework Cafe Support Staff for the 2026-27 year. The role is part-time, 1:30pm–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, up to 20 hours weekly. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $31.00 per hour, with paid sick leave per California law.

The Homework Cafe program supports students in grades 5–8 with homework, activities, and sports game opportunities; the Homework Cafe Manager oversees the team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic candidate
• Strong communicative abilities with families and staff
• Ability to work inclusively in a diverse school environment
• Reliable with strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Demonstrates leadership and conflict resolution capabilities
• Shows adaptability and emotional intelligence
• Team player with collaboration across staff
• Familiar with child development stages and needs

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming environment for homework time and social interaction
• Supervise students across program areas including outdoor play and events
• Assist with sign-in/sign-out and front desk duties as needed
• Serve snacks following school guidelines
• Engage students with games, crafts, and structured activities
• Enforce Responsible Use Policy for technology and school handbooks
• Provide homework support and help students stay organized
• Support late carpool and safe student dismissal
• Collaborate with staff and participate in meetings/trainings
• Assist with conference days and other program responsibilities

Skills

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Communicative

Inclusive

Reliable

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Adaptable

Emotional intelligence

Team player

Multitasking

Child development familiarity

Education

A.A./B.A. in Education or Child Development

Job description

Posted: 28-Jul-26

Location: Corte Madera, California

Type: Part Time

Salary: $25.00-$31.00 Hourly

Categories Other

Additional Information 2 openings available.

Title: After School Support/Homework Cafe Support Staff

Reports To Homework Cafe Manager

Classification Non-exempt/ Part Time

Status Regular Academic-Year Staff (2026-27)

Schedule Academic School Year 8/13/26 through 6/10/27. Monday through Friday, up to 20 hours per week. Scheduled shifts will vary between the hours of 1:30pm - 6:00pm throughout the week, and will be dependent on school needs.

MCDS is an independent, K-8, co-educational school of 600 students. Our mission is to create an inclusive community of learning that inspires curiosity, empathy, and action. Rooted in our values of respect, responsibility, and compassion, we are an intentional community where varied perspectives and life experiences are vital to our collective growth and the strength of our program.

Our Academic & Community Programming

We model teaching excellence through student-centered, differentiated instruction framed around experiential and place-based education. Our 35-acre campus on the hillside of Ring Mountain serves as a living laboratory where students engage directly with environmental sustainability. Our academic program is purposefully scaffolded around three key skill areas—literacy, mathematics, and writing—partnered closely with the developmental milestones and social-emotional needs of our learners.

A Culture of Professional Learning

MCDS is devoted to cultivating an inspiring professional learning environment where adults are engaged in growth throughout the trajectory of their time here. We provide robust funding and time for professional development, encouraging practitioners to seek constant improvement as educators, team members, and community leaders.

The Opportunity

Marin Country Day School’s Homework Cafe (HWC) is an after school program available to students in grades 5-8. Homework Cafe provides a safe, welcoming space where students can complete homework, spend time with friends, and unwind after the school day. While signed into HWC, students also have options to attend school sports games, play games inside or outside, and participate in special enrichment classes and projects. The program is led by the Homework Cafe Manager and supported by other qualified instructors. We are hiring a Homework Cafe instructor for our 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Create a warm, welcoming environment that supports both focused homework time and positive social interaction
• Supervise students across all program areas including outside play and attendance at MCDS sports games and communicating regularly with after school staff using radios
• Helping students sign-in and out of HWC
• Assisting with HWC front desk including answering phone, greeting and assisting adults picking up students, and monitoring student use of desk phone
• Prepare and serve snack to students in accordance to school guidelines
• Engaging students with games, art and craft projects, etc.
• Assisting in the supervision and adherence to the MCDS Responsible Use Policy for technology and the Upper School handbook
• Provide homework support by helping students stay organized, understand assignments, and complete their work
• Assist with late carpool duties, ensuring safe and orderly student dismissal
• Stay attentive and responsive to the needs of students and collaborate effectively with Homework Cafe team members including around conflict resolution
• Participate in HWC staff meetings and trainings.
• Support additional program responsibilities as needed, including participation in Fall and Spring conference days (10/28/26 and 3/17/27)

Requirements

• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Communicative
• Inclusive
• Reliable
• Leadership skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Adaptable
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Team player
• Multitasking
• Familiar with child development stages and needs
• A.A. or B.A. degree with a background in Education or Child Development is preferred but not required

Compensation And Benefits

• This is a part-time role, with a pay range of $25 - $31 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• This role is not benefits-eligible, but is eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with California law.
• In deciding whether to apply for a position at Marin Country Day School, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the School’s.
• The School does not provide employment visa sponsorship. All employees must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment.

Marin Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. Please note: MCDS does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment

About Marin Country Day School

Marin Country Day School is an independent K-8 coed day school enrolling 590 students at a 35-acre campus in Corte Madera, California. Our school's mission, underscored by our core values of respect, responsibility and compassion, asks children to become skilled learners and ethical human beings, motivated to make a difference in the world. Founded in 1956 by an adventurous group of parents and educators who believed that learning is a joyous and lifelong process, MCDS provides a distinguished education based on distinctive values, aspirations and practices. Students at MCDS enjoy the benefits of innovative teaching, enhanced understanding of how children learn, tools for clear and creative expression and an increasingly diverse student body. Our rich and well-considered core curriculum includes a rigorous grounding in traditional academic disciplines: English, Spanish, mathematics, science and social studies. Art, athletics, drama, music and outdoor education are integral parts of the program. In addition, Aikido/Energy Time, developmental physical education and age-appropriate curricula covering nutrition, human sexuality and substance abuse promote health and wellness. ... We strive as well to prepare our students to participate thoughtfully and meaningfully in the changing world of the 21st century, and to give them flexible skill sets that will serve them in a world that is more competitive and technologically integrated. Woven into the program are initiatives promoting ecoliteracy, global awareness and engagement and facility in the use of technology. Ongoing review of the core program assures that the curriculum is dynamic, incorporates current pedagogy and best practices, and is well-aligned through the nine grade levels.