Extended Day Staff

About the role

The Park School of Baltimore has openings for part-time staff in its Extended Day program for the 2026-27 school year. Staff in this position supervise children after regular school hours, beginning in late August 2026. Applicants must enjoy interacting with children ages Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 5.

Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences. We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education. We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.

The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 802 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students inside our building as well as outside in our playgrounds in order to ensure a safe environment as they engage in a variety of activities.
• Engage and play with students in a professional manner while creating a fun, inviting, and relaxed environment.
• Communicate regularly with the site leaders to ensure that the program is running smoothly.
• Help to develop and plan activities for the students and create a schedule of the activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience working with children in a school or daycare environment
• Transcripts of coursework in elementary education and/or coursework in childcare classes

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must enjoy playing and interacting with children.
• Must take initiative, be self-directed, and capable of independently identifying and solving problems.
• Must have good communication skills and work well with both children and adults.
• Ideal candidates will also have experience leading craft projects, supporting with homework, playing board games, and/or engaging in athletic activities with the students.

Physical Demands

Job requires playing with children both indoors and outdoors

Schedule

Monday through Friday 2:30–6 p.m.

Pay

This is a non-exempt position that pays $17.50–$20.00/hour.

Benefits

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees. No additional benefits are associated with this position other than those required by law.