Auxiliary Programs After Care Staff 2024

Lowell School, a progressive school of approximately 315 students in NW Washington, DC, seeks after care staff with skills in a variety of areas, that include supervision and activity planning with preschool through elementary school-age students.

Qualifications

• Loves kids
• Demonstrated experience working with children
• Ability to teach and lead various STEAM and recreational activities
• Excellent character, integrity, and adaptability
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of age and skill levels
• The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Completed one year of college, at least 18 years of age, or successful employment
  
  

AND THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES YOU MUST POSSESS...

• Tons of energy (and we mean tons!!)
• A willingness to make a fool of yourself for the sake of making a kid smile
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise activities with an assigned age group.
• Supervise snacks and be aware of food allergies.
• Opportunities to supervise off-campus activities during camps during school breaks
• Supervise and facilitate free-choice activities and recess.
• Support transitions to enrichment classes
• Communicate needs and behaviors with the office staff
• Develop weekly lesson plans for free-choice activities, including submission of material requests, etc.
• Ensure that students are learning in creative, hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate ways.
• Incorporate opportunities for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and create
• Support students, grades two and above, with homework
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.
• Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  

This position reports to the Auxiliary Programs Administrative Team.

Dates: 2024-2025 School Year: August 28, 2024 - June 12, 2025

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2:45-6 PM and Wednesdays 1:45-6 PMLocation: Upper NW DC near Rock Creek Park and Downtown Silver Spring (public transportation accessible)

Candidates interested in applying should apply using this link https://lowellschool.campbrainstaff.com/ to complete their application.

Expected Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Lowell School offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Lowell is an equal-opportunity employer. Lowell complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform a certain duty of the job.