Extended Day Program Staff

Part-time, hourly position for the 2026-2027 school year. 5 openings available.

About the role

Westside School is seeking part-time individuals to work in our Extended Day Program (EDP). The role of the EDP staff member is to supervise children, coordinate activities, and work in conjunction with other staff. This role may include additional school duties and has the potential to be full-time during the summer.

Westside School teachers and staff work collaboratively to inspire creativity, innovation, and to deepen our sense of community. Our academic structure places a high value on integrated curriculum and project-based learning, with intentional administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students in the Extended Day Program.
• Greet students and monitor sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Instruct students in small groups, individually, or as a whole class.
• Maintain a healthy, fun, and structured classroom environment.
• Assist with snack preparation.
• Maintain tidiness and organization of EDP classrooms and the school playground.
• Serve as a role model for students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handlers Permit, First Aid/CPR certification, Bloodborne Pathogens certification, Mandated Reporting training, and 30-hours of Child Care Basics, or willingness to obtain
• Portable Background Check/Fingerprinting and Tuberculin Skin Test, as required by DCYF, or willingness to obtain
• Love of working with children in an outstanding professional setting
• Prior experience working with preschool and/or elementary school students
• A willingness to learn about, reflect upon, and support a dynamic learning environment
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• An expressed effort to collaborate with colleagues, accept feedback and conduct oneself in a professional manner

Skills

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to use sound judgement and work independently
• Ability to have consistent, prompt and punctual attendance
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Pay

$27.00 - $29.00/hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 2:00-5:30pm. Start date: as soon as possible.