Job Details
Position Description
The After-School Explorers [ASE] and After-School Adventurers [ASA] programs provides extended-day care and enrichment classes for PK-5th grade students at Shady Side Academy's Junior School campus in Point Breeze and Country Day School campus in Fox Chapel, respectively. Staff members interact and play with students while ensuring that they are safe, well-supervised, and get to scheduled activities on time.
Primary Responsibilities
To take attendance for a designated group of students upon arrival
To inform the Director, via walkie-talkie or in person, if a student is not present
To organize a group game or supervise unstructured play time before or after snack time
To ensure that students put all materials away once they have finished using them
To know and follow rules of school and remind students to do the same when in attendance at After School
To be familiar with each student's schedule and send student to scheduled activities on time
To be energetic and interact with students
To work cooperatively with colleagues
To supervise snack time in the cafeteria and make sure students clean up
To inform other staff members of group location for most efficient use of space
To respond to requests for students in assigned group to be sent to dismissal area
To think of creative games and activities that will engage students
To communicate with fellow staff members and Director regarding student behavior
To provide feedback and offer suggestions for ways to make the program better
To show up consistently and on time for duties
To participate in staff meetings and trainings when required
Compensation
Hourly wage of $15-$20, depending upon experience
Application Information
Shady Side Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Our campuses are tobacco-free.
About Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with an optional boarding experience in high school. Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life. Visit the school's web site at www.shadysideacademy.org.