After School Floaters/Assistants

About the role

The Dalton School, a progressive K‑12 gender‑inclusive school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the school emphasizes child‑centered learning, intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and responsibility toward others. We are seeking assistants and floaters for the Afterschool Program. This part‑time, hourly position reports to the Director of Afterschool Program and works closely with the Director and Associate Director. The role operates weekdays; start times vary by location between 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM and end around 5:00 PM–5:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate classroom activities for general childcare spaces (K–3 or 4th–5th grades).
• Support lead instructors in classes.
• Negotiate any unplanned classroom disruptions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date attendance and dismissal records.
• Perform dismissal duties.
• Communicate with families during after‑school hours.
• Document and communicate student/instructor concerns with the After School Program Director/Associate Director.
• Assist in specialty classes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education preferred, or equivalent experience in schools/childcare settings.
• Ability to supervise specialty classes in the event of teacher absences.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Background in theater, dance, music, art, STEAM, or music a plus.

Pay

Hourly rate: $30–$35; placement in the range is commensurate with experience. Non‑exempt.

Schedule

Part‑time, hourly, weekdays. Start times vary between 2:45 PM–3:00 PM; shift ends approximately 5:00 PM–5:30 PM.