Extended Day Staff - Part Time - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

Extended Day Staff - Part Time

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is looking for a dynamic staff member for our Lower School Extended Day Program. The employee will be working with students between the ages of 3-10 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Candidates must have experience working with school-age children in a group setting. Interactive supervision is paramount with all children. Degree in early childhood or a child related field preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities (indoor/outdoor).
• Greets each child in a warm and friendly manner.
• Interacts with the children and encourages their involvement in activities.
• Provides a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing. The environment should allow the child to grow and to explore.
• Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children.
• Interacts appropriately and professionally with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
• Maintains adherence to all school policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Models professional standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school administration.

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

• High school diploma or higher (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Must be willing and able to be CPR and First Aid certified
• Training and/or experience in early childhood education or child care is valued

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Can work independently and can work as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Takes proactive approach in all job responsibilities
• Demonstrates strong work ethic

Overview of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

Located six miles from Washington, D.C., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, age 3 - 12th grade Episcopal School, educates the whole child by tending to the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each of our students. Named as the #1 best workplace in Washington, D.C. by the Washington Post, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes is a positive and collegial community with a commitment to our mission to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS combines a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics and service learning for our students. SSSAS has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community which values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment. The diverse student body is 28% students of color, and 22% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and our faculty members have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and the field of education. Summer study grants, a multicultural seminar for new faculty, support for graduate studies, and conferences and workshops are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our teachers to continue to grow and learn.

Interested applicants should apply online through our website, https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment

For more information about St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org