Afterschool Care (Part-Time) 2:15 PM - 5:15 PM - The Canopy School - Ridgeland, MS

About the Organization

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Core values include:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. Employees foster a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

About the Role

The Afterschool Staff provides homework support and individualized and group recreation services at The Canopy School Afterschool Program. They assess the interests, skills, and leisure/recreational needs of individuals served through observation, interview, and activity tasks, using professional knowledge to establish appropriate afterschool recreation goals. The role involves organizing and facilitating intramural/recreational activities for campus-based aftercare and enrichment programs.

Responsibilities

Activity Services

• Complete an activity assessment on each new admission within five days.
• Provide homework support for students.
• Document bi-weekly a summary of each youth's participation in recreation activities.
• Coordinate afternoon activities for students participating in Afterschool Care.
• Provide recreation groups as scheduled.
• Monitor activity implementation and evaluate activities for safety and care of youth.

Administrative Services

• Attend Afterschool planning meetings as necessary.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct care staff in planning and facilitating therapeutic recreational activities.
• Attend weekly recreation planning and instructional meetings with Recreation Coordinator.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and accountability for all recreational and physical education equipment for the CARES Center and CARES School.
• Inventory recreational supplies monthly, replenishing as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Required Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions. Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization-approved safety protocols.
• Characteristics of Work: Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; moderate to loud noise levels.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and communicate in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work afternoons and early evenings.

Benefits

Canopy offers a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees, including:

• Competitive compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services