Lower School Aftercare Assistant

Reports to: Aftercare Coordinator & Director of Auxiliary Programs

Location: Outdoor and indoor programming spaces Lower School

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Hours: 3:305:30 PM Mon Tue Thu Fri; 3:005:30 PM Wed

Start Date: August 2026

About McGehee School

Founded in 1912 Louise S. McGehee School is an independent all-girls Pre-K12 school in New Orleans. For more than a century McGehee has educated girls to lead with purpose and confidence and today we are shaping our next chapter.

Our Vision is a world shaped by purposeful women who lead with clarity courage and conviction. From Pre-K through 12th grade each McGehee student is empowered to develop her unique strengths and aspirations in an environment designed specifically for girls.

Our Mission challenges each girl to discover her strengths and reach her full potential as an independent learner a critical thinker and a confident leader. Academic depth intellectual ambition creativity and self-direction define the McGehee experience from the earliest years through graduation.

Our work is guided by the values that shape our community and decisions:

• Commitment to Excellence grounded in high expectations and continuous improvement
• Empowering Leadership that elevates others and builds strong teams
• Honorable Action rooted in integrity and alignment between values and choices
• Independent Thought balanced by curiosity and courage
• Joyful Engagement that recognizes girls thrive when they feel valued challenged and connected

McGehee advances a distinctive individualized approach to girls education built on close relationships between students and faculty and grounded in research-informed practice. Located on a historic Garden District campus we embrace New Orleans as an extended classroom connecting learning to service internships and real-world leadership. With more than 2200 alumnae worldwide McGehee is both a rigorous academic institution and a lifelong community committed to excellence and impact.

About the Role

McGehees Auxiliary Programs extend the schools mission beyond the academic day giving girls a safe engaging environment to grow socially creatively and emotionally. The Lower School Aftercare Assistant plays a meaningful role in this work supervising outdoor and indoor free play supporting Aftercare Specialists with structured activities and helping ensure every student feels safe included and valued during her afternoon hours at McGehee.

About Our Aftercare Program

Our Lower School aftercare program provides a safe nurturing and joyfully engaging environment where girls can unwind connect with peers and continue to grow after the regular school day ends. Students may enjoy free play on the playground or turf (weather permitting) or participate in themed group activities led by our Aftercare team experiences designed to build confidence belonging and community. Reading and study space is also available for girls who are ready to take ownership of their academic work.

What Youll Do

• Supervise free play across playgrounds fields and indoor spaces ensuring a safe and inclusive environment
• Support students in navigating minor conflicts using the schools ToolBox system
• Assist Aftercare Specialists with crafts games and other structured activities
• Welcome students warmly and consistently modeling the kindness and respect central to the McGehee community
• Support daily program flow including transitions clean-up and snack time

What Youll Do

• A calm attentive and responsible presence in active fast-moving environments
• Genuine interest in working hands-on with children
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing daily needs
• Experience with children in a school camp or recreational setting preferred
• An approach to childcare grounded in patience encouragement and care for each childs individual growth

Schedule

• Weekly schedule with flexible day selection; consistency in chosen days is required (e.g. every Monday and Wednesday)
• Hours: 3:305:30 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday; 3:005:30 PM Wednesday
• May be required to stay until 6:00 PM to close on certain days
• CPR Training preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 lbs to shoulder height and 50 lbs to waist height and to bend stoop reach sit on the floor climb stairs walk and reach overhead
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition marital status sex gender or gender identity age sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.