Pre-K Part-Time Aftercare Support Crown Heights

The Enrichment & Pre-K Aftercare Support Aide plays a vital role in supporting student safety behavior management and active engagement across multiple grade levels. Working part-time Monday through Friday from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM this role bridges elementary enrichment instruction and early childhood aftercare support. From 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM the Aide supports our Elementary School (K-2) Enrichment Dance program. From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM the Aide transitions to leading supervision and structured activities for our Pre-K aftercare program.

Key Responsibilities

• Elementary Enrichment Support (12:30 PM 3:00 PM)

  • Serve as a dedicated classroom aide to the K-2 Enrichment Dance Teacher.

  • Maintain active scholar oversight to ensure students remain safe focused and on task during dance instruction.

  • Assist and lead orderly classroom transitions to and from the enrichment classroom.

  • Proactively manage student behavior and address immediate student needs (including bathroom breaks and personal support) so the enrichment teacher can focus entirely on class instruction.

• Pre-K Aftercare Support (3:00 PM 5:00 PM)

  • Supervise and monitor Pre-K scholars during the afternoon aftercare program.

  • Ensure all scholars safely receive and enjoy their afternoon snack.

  • Plan organize and execute engaging age-appropriate activities to keep Pre-K scholars active learning and positively engaged.

  • Maintain a structured warm and safe environment through daily student dismissal.

• General Duties

  • Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds characters and lives of students both in and out of school.  

  • Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior aligned with school culture.  

  • Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues.  

  • Participate in annual staff orientation and school training sessions as required

Qualifications :

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.  

• Evidence of self-motivation willingness to be a team player and a strong sense of personal responsibility.  

• Ideal candidates are hard-working urgent energetic and willing to learn and adapt.  

• Flexible and comfortable managing dynamic classroom environments.  

• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask.  

• Strong organizational communication (particularly with young children) and problem-solving skills.  

• Prior experience working with elementary or early childhood students in schools or community settings preferred.  

• Relentless commitment to the mission of educating urban students; belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.  

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree or coursework in Education/Child Development preferred.  

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $18 per hour.

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time