After Care Assistant

About the School

Open Window School (K-8, co-ed, 358 student day school) nurtures and inspires students of high intellectual potential. With a strong commitment to social-emotional learning, these exceptional young people are nurtured and inspired in both their academic and personal growth. The school fosters close relationships between faculty and students, encouraging innovation, risk-taking, and project-based learning with real-world applications. Graduates are empathetic, academically prepared, innovative problem solvers, and purposeful global citizens with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Located on a beautiful campus in Bellevue, Washington, 10 miles from downtown Seattle, Open Window School benefits from its unique setting amidst woods while serving a fast-growing metro population.

About the Role

Open Window School is seeking a creative collaborator to join the team for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year as an After Care Assistant in The Student Hub, an after-school program supporting K-8 students. This role involves working on campus from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with occasional opportunities for additional child-care hours during conferences and family events (outside normal working hours, not required).

The ideal candidate enjoys working with school-age children, demonstrates initiative, flexibility, good humor, empathy, and a commitment to teamwork. You will thrive in creating interactive activities and engaging with students as unique individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of The Student Hub, including daily setup and closure, safety protocols, indoor/outdoor activities, snack service, student check-in/out, and family interactions.
• Lead a new game or activity each week to ensure a diverse range of options for students.
• Reinforce and celebrate the Bobcat Virtues (kindness, inclusivity, respect, and responsibility) within the school community.
• Proactively engage students through conversation and play, meeting them where they are each day.
• Maintain awareness of all students and families in the hub, even while focusing on small groups.
• Organize and steward program supplies, set clear expectations for resource use, and assist in ordering supplies.
• Provide regular feedback to the Auxiliary Programs Manager regarding student behavior to support the school’s whole-child approach.
• Collaborate with the Auxiliary Programs Manager and Director to ensure program adherence to school guidelines.
• Act as a liaison with parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.
• Well-qualified candidates will have completed courses toward or earned an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent cultural competency and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to maintain professional, flexible, and collegial relationships with colleagues and families.
• Positive team member with a growth mindset and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Current First Aid/CPR qualifications (training provided if needed).
• Commitment to Open Window School’s mission of nurturing and inspiring students of high intellectual potential.

Pay

$27.25 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (15 hours per week). May occasionally require staying later if a parent is late to pick up their child.