AFTER SCHOOL CAREGIVER
Mission
We take a joyful, community-oriented approach to raising engaged citizens, deep learners, and brave adventurers with the skills, creativity, and heart needed to better the world.
Overview
University Cooperative School is seeking after school caregivers to provide safe and fun after school care for a small group of children from Pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
University Cooperative School is a community oriented PreK-5th grade school with a progressive, child centered, hands-on, multi-age approach to learning. Social and emotional development, the creative arts, academics, outdoor and service learning are key components of our program. University Cooperative School features small class size, a team of passionate, dedicated teachers, and an engaged group of parents. Since 1975, University Cooperative School has been nurturing the whole child. We are committed to play-based learning and creating a positive and fun environment for our students. You can learn more about our awesome school at www.ucoopschool.org
Diversity Statement
The University Cooperative School community prioritizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in meaningful ways for our students and their families. University Cooperative School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is actively seeking to diversify its workplace.
Responsibilities
Maintain a level of professionalism and act in a manner consistent with UCoop values and goals
Employ culturally responsive practices that align with the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Plan and lead daily after-school activities for groups of children in pre-kindergarten - 5th grade
Collaborate with assistant teacher lead and teaching staff to plan programming that best meets students’ needs
Facilitate safe and engaging outside time
Create opportunities for creativity, empathy, and thoughtfulness in play
Maintain accurate After School Care attendance and pick-up records
Act as a substitute teacher when needed (with higher compensation)
Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and staff
Qualifications
Experience working with children
Ability to relate well with pre-k to 5th grade children
Ability to create a fun and safe environment
Ability to communicate well with teachers and parents
Responsible, reliable, caring, conscientious, enthusiastic, creative, energetic and flexible
Loving and respectful approach to issues of conflict and problem solving
3:30 - 5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
1:30 - 5:00 Wednesday
Substitute teaching opportunities
Break camps and summer camp opportunities
If interested, reply with your resume.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
University Cooperative School does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status, in the hiring of staff or in the administration of educational policies and programs, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs.
