TED Program Assistant

About the role

Every afternoon, Trinity Valley School continues to support TVS families by providing exceptional care in the same warm, intentional environment students experience throughout the school day. As a TED Program Assistant, you greet students and parents with energy and enthusiasm, help them complete homework, and create a safe, joyful space where they can play, create, and grow. You enable families to reclaim quality time together, knowing their children are in capable, caring hands. Your consistency, warmth, and dedication strengthen the trust families place in Trinity Valley School each day.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant visual supervision to ensure a safe and healthy environment for every child in the program.
• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that balance free‑choice exploration with organized engagement—including outside free play, art, drama, math, science, and gross motor activities.
• Know the name and age of every child in your care, building genuine relationships that help students feel seen and valued.
• Support students as they work through homework and assignments, helping them arrive home with schoolwork complete so families can enjoy their evenings together.
• Set up and maintain clean, organized activity areas, engaging students in caring for their shared spaces.
• Work alongside the TED Program Coordinator to manage attendance accurately, communicate incidents promptly, and uphold policies and procedures that keep the program running smoothly.
• During the summer months, you may have the opportunity to extend your hours through XPLORE: Summer at TVS, bringing the same care and creativity to a new season of learning.

Requirements

• Experience caring for elementary‑aged children.
• Consistent availability Monday – Friday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. during the academic year (August – May).
• Keen observation and listening skills, especially regarding children's needs.
• Ability to assist in emergency procedures.
• Ability to work additional childcare days throughout the academic year.
• Opportunity to work additional hours during XPLORE: Summer at TVS (May – August).

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Dynamic and responsible individual who genuinely loves being around elementary‑aged children.
• Understands that safety comes first and maintains constant, attentive supervision without sacrificing joy and freedom.
• Knows how to hold structure and flexibility in balance, creating an environment where children feel both secure and free to explore.
• Patient, warm, and observant, attuned to the needs of each child in your care.
• Treats every student with dignity and respect and knows how to redirect behavior with calm, approved techniques that preserve a child's sense of self‑worth.
• Team player who communicates openly with colleagues and coordinators, maintains confidentiality, and shows up consistently.

Schedule

Part Time, Monday – Friday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (minimum) during the academic year (August – May). Opportunity to work additional hours during XPLORE: Summer at TVS (May – August).