After-School Program/Childcare Assistant

Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Salary starts at $15.00-$17.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience

Expected hours: 9 – 15 per week

Gain valuable experience for your future career in education and childcare by joining our team of After School Program Assistants! If you are a fun, energetic, and caring person who enjoys working with children, this part-time afternoon position is the perfect fit for you! Harrisburg Academy also pays for all DHS training certifications.

This individual is responsible for teaching and supervising young children in the classroom and in our outside activity areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maximize classroom space and provided materials to encourage fun and creative activities for after school learning and play, supporting both group and individual play.
• Supervise students in outdoor and playground activity areas ensuring their safety.
• Foster a positive morale among colleagues.
• Has strong, clear communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• Enforce the program rules, expectations and structure.
• Address behavioral issues as they arise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong connection with students leading to a positive community culture.
• Organized and purposeful using materials, in planning, and with flexibility.
• Attentive to the physical needs of students.
• Assists in the orderly arrival and dismissal to and from Extended Care

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing high school diploma; completion and receipt of high school diploma preferred.
• Childcare experience and post-high school EEC or ECE credits a plus.

Current State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Clearances, a physical, and a TB test are required. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Valerie Jessee, Manager of Extended Day/Summer Camp, at [email protected].