Extended Day Program (EDP) Assistant

Description

Position Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Assistant

Reports to: Extended Day Program Director

Employment Status: Part-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Lower School Extended Day Program (EDP) Assistant is one who loves children and provides a safe, nurturing, warm, fun-filled after-school environment for the participants. The candidate will lead age-appropriate activities ranging from homework assistance, arts and crafts, playground/sports, games, computers, and more. The EDP Assistant will work collaboratively with the EDP Director and School Administration to promote the mission of The Walker School. The EDP Assistant should model ethical and professional behavior, have a positive attitude, accept personal responsibility for their actions, and demonstrate a commitment to the school, its mission, and its policies. This position has variable hours between 2 pm and 6 pm daily. EDP “camp” days may begin earlier (planning days, professional days, parent conferences, etc.)

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children and proven success as a childcare provider. The candidate will exhibit strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution qualities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Key responsibilities include:

• •Provide quality supervision for children ranging from 3 years old to 5th grade
• •Positively manage groups of children (various ages)
• •Facilitate engaging in after-school activities
• •Promote an orderly, controlled environment in which learning and fun can take place
• •Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• •Contribute to weekly staff meetings, sharing ideas and feedback
• •Maintain daily parent sign-in and sign-out sheets for students
• •Be professional in dress and behavior; be punctual
• •Follow Georgia State Bright from the Start regulations to ensure a safe environment for the children.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, eligible to work in the US, and hold a work permit, if applicable. All candidates will be required to pass a background screening.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to bend and stoop to interact with children at their eye level.

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

The Walker School is metro Atlanta’s top Pre-K (3)-12th-grade school open to all faiths, and our commitment to diversity provides a safe atmosphere for students to discover who they are and how to navigate an ever-changing world successfully. At the Walker School, the infinite worth and dignity of each student define our approach to learning. With an average class size of 15 students, each child is known, challenged, supported, and encouraged to explore. The Walker School is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Cultural competence is an expectation of employment for all professional staff at Walker. Our core value of the infinite worth and dignity of the individual undergirds our mission as faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to teaching and working in a diverse, multicultural setting.

SALARY and BENEFITS

The Walker School’s salary is competitive

Interested applicants must complete the online application on the Careers Page at www.thewalkerschool.org/about/careers .