After School Quest Team Member

Do you enjoy spending quality time with children Are you willing to help mold the minds and hearts of JK6th Grade students Are you flexible and teamoriented If so the Quest Team Member position could be an incredible fit for you!

Collegiate School seeks a parttime Quest Team Member to join its afterschool program for students in Grades JK6. Our afterschool program is licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services. This is a parttime 1618 hours per week) nonbenefitted position. During the school year Quest Team Members generally work from 2:30 p.m.6 p.m. MondayThursday and 2 p.m.6 p.m. on Friday. There are also several days including school holidays and parent teacher conferences when the afterschool program is open all day. On these days Quest Team Members should expect to work 56 hours per day between 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Quest Team Members may also choose to work during the summer months as well. Pay is $1720/hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading small study groups and assisting 1^st6^th Grade students thoroughly complete homework assignments
• Facilitating a variety of activities including but not limited to sports indoor/outdoor play arts and crafts and cooking
• Actively supervising children during a wide variety of enrichment activities that may take place on or off campus
• Help maintain a safe clean and cozy learning and play environment for students
• Regularly attend monthly staff meetings and other planning meetings as needed

Qualities of a successful candidate include:

• Have previous experience working with children ages 412 in a group setting
• Consistently demonstrate kindness patience and respect toward students parents and colleagues
• Have a good driving record and a willingness to learn how to drive a minibus to transport students to and from activities and events
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility a strong work ethic and a teamoriented attitude ready and willing to step in and help in any way needed
• Exhibit professionalism timeliness and a positive attitude

Preferred qualifications:

• Hold a degree in a childrelated field preferably early childhood elementary or secondary education

It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the Schools Core Values and Mission

HONOR

Personal integrity and devotion to the truth which make one trustworthy forthright responsible and fair.

LOVE OF LEARNING

A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration inquiry and openness to change.

EXCELLENCE

A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character achievement and personal accountability.

RESPECT

Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.

COMMUNITY

A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus in the local community and in the broader world.

Who we are

Collegiate School is a coeducational independent day school located in Henrico County within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond Virginia for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers responsible citizens and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century Collegiate provides its nearly 1700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.

The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students faculty parents administrators and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth leadership and service.

Why Collegiate

Collegiate School is wellregarded for developing students into citizens who lead serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead serve and shape the world through the young lives they touch.

The School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race color gender (including pregnancy) age religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation disability veteran or military status marital status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit qualifications and skills.