After School Program Assistant

After School Program Assistant: Monday through Friday 2:30-5:30PM

Salary starts at $15.00-$20.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

Our after-school program at Harrisburg Academy seeks fun, energetic people passionate about children. If you are looking to gain experience for a future career in education or love working with children, this is the job for you! This individual is responsible for teaching and supervising young children in the classroom and in our outside activity areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maximize classroom space and provided materials to encourage fun and creative activities for after school learning and play, supporting both group and individual play.

Supervise students in outdoor and playground activity areas ensuring their safety.

Foster a positive morale among colleagues.

Has strong, clear communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.

Enforce the program rules, expectations and structure.

Address behavioral issues as they arise.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong connection with students leading to a positive community culture.

Organized and purposeful using materials, in planning, and with flexibility.

Attentive to the physical needs of students.

Assists in the orderly arrival and dismissal to and from Extended Care

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing high school diploma; completion and receipt of high school diploma preferred.

Secondary Education Degree, or some completed credit hours highly preferred.

Childcare experience and post-high school EEC or ECE credits a plus.

Current State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Clearances, a physical, and a TB test are required. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. This position will remain listed until filled. Please send all inquiries and application materials via email to Valerie Jessee, Manager of Extended Day/Summer Camp/After School Clubs, at jessee.v@harrisburgacademy.org.

Harrisburg Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated. There is a 90-day probation period for all new employees.