Aftercare Staff Position
To support Rockwern Academy's mission by providing a nurturing play-based experience to children. The ideal candidate will maintain open lines of communication with parents, administrators, and other staff and will base expectations, practice, and behavior with a high degree of professionalism. Aftercare staff must be at least 18 years of age. We have openings for our early childhood (12 months through pre-k) students during the school year (August 13, 2026 - May 26, 2027). Aftercare times are Mondays-Thursdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Fridays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. We are willing to be flexible with days.
This position reports to the ECEC director.
Responsibilities:
- Help create and maintain a safe, organized, fair, effective, and inviting classroom that reflects mindfulness of students' physical, social, and intellectual development and needs
- Assist with classroom behavior in age-appropriate ways
- Greet children daily as they enter the classroom; demonstrate respect and empathy for all children and parents
- Joyfully engage in activities, both indoors and outdoors
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Treat children, staff, and parents with respect
- Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and collegiality by helping others and accepting suggestions for improvement