Mission:
We empower young people to explore and grow their unique intellectual, ethical, and creative capabilities, and to treasure diversity and growth in others.
Care Provider position:
Explorer West Middle School, a small independent middle school, offers daily after-school care for our 6th-8th grade students, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. There are frequently other programs operating during the same hours, such as academic enrichment programs, clubs and athletics. The after-school care component includes a combination of time outdoors playing and relaxing and indoors working on homework or projects.
The After School Caregiver is a part-time position from 3:30 to 6:00 pm on all school days. No work is required during school breaks, including Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break, as well as any other days in which school is not in session. A typical month includes approximately 40 hours of work.
Explorer West Middle School is located at 10015 28th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146. The position will begin September 16, 2024.
Responsibilities include:
- monitoring which students are in the after-school care program each day
- supervising students for a combination of outdoor time and indoor/outdoor homework time
- distributing a simple snack and supervising the students as they clean up from the snack
- ensuring a safe environment for the students
- providing basic homework assistance
- interacting with parents as they collect the students at the end of the day
- tracking and summarizing attendance information
- other duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States, and demonstrate:
- experience supervising adolescents and developing positive relationships
- comfort enforcing behavior expectations
- strong communication skills with people of all ages
- flexibility and enthusiasm
- reliable attendance and commitment to quality service
Send letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Explorer West Middle School at employment@explorer-west.org.
