Auxiliary Program Assistant
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 24
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reports To: Director Auxiliary Programs Associate Director and Assistant Directors
The Auxiliary Programs Office is responsible for the design and implementation of a number of programs on both the Washington DC and Bethesda campuses including the Extended Day Programs after-school enrichment workshops (SPARC) Early Childhood Early Learning Center Fox Den School Store and Cafe Intra-Campus Shuttle Special event programs and Summer Programs.
The Extended Day Program Assistant position will have responsibilities working with students in the Middle School Extended Day program half day special events in addition to supporting enrichment workshops.
Key Responsibilities:
Extended Day Program
Plan and implement fun safe and engaging activities for participants during the Extended Day Program on the Washington DC campus. Hours for the program will be Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30 - 6:00 pm and Tuesdays from 1:30 6:00 pm. Daily responsibilities for Assistants:
- Interact with children to support play exploration and learning
- Plan and implement activities that meet the health and safety protocols
- Meet the individual needs of each child
- Participate in staff and training meetings
- Present expectations that are appropriate to the childs age and developmental level
- Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
- Build teamwork among staff
Skills:
Professional Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in busy atmosphere with distractions
- Ability to work independently
Interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal effectively with parents children summer employees and other employees of the school
- Display maturity and professionalism
- Ability to handle conflict situations in calm and professional manner
Communication Skills
- Possess strong verbal and writing skills in-person over phone via email
- Ability to clearly communicate expectations
- Ability to write email communications with parents
Organizational Skills
- Must be multi-task oriented
Qualifications:
- Candidates should be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma
- Minimum of 1-year related work experience
- Experience/interest in working with children and families in a camp/after school environment
Additional qualifications include effective communication skills flexibility patience a sense of humor and a demonstrated love for working with young children and their families. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required; however if you are not CPR/AED certified you will have the opportunity to complete the course upon hire.
Compensation
- Hourly Rate $18.00-$24.00. Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply
To be considered qualified candidates must upload a cover letter resume and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school please visit .
Diversity Statement
Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Home - Sidwell Friends School (SFS) is a PK-12, co-educational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. Founded in 1883, the School is a non-profit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees.
