Employment Type: Part Time, 10 month, M-F from 2:00pm-6:30pm. Benefits eligible.

This position could be combined with any other available part time position for full-time work.

Start Date:  August 2023

Job Summary:

Paideia is a preK-12 college preparatory school of over 1000 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls 350 students grades K-6. The elementary program includes twelve full-day, self-contained classrooms. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers.  Children remain with their own teacher throughout the day with the exception of classes with specialists including art, music, physical education, and library.  

The Elementary Aftercare program provides a unique and interesting afternoon for our children at the end of the school day. In this comforting setting, children spend time playing with friends, doing special projects and completing homework. Our aim is to create a “home-away-from-home” atmosphere. 

There are a multitude of indoor games and activities and, for those who wish to get a head start on homework, a quiet place for study.  There is also time for children to hang out and chat with friends, catching each other up on the day’s events.  A healthy snack is served daily.  Special activities are a part of aftercare as well.  Most activities are inspired by the children according to age and interest while the teachers work to facilitate a relaxed but engaging experience to complete a full day at school. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of an orderly, safe and fun atmosphere by helping and supervising staff and students during regular after school hours in accordance with Paideia School’s established procedures

Duties can include but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day operations of elementary aftercare programs for students ages 5-12
• Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and the Director of Auxiliary Programs, facilities staff
• Manage a team of 4-5 adults and students to help oversee the elementary aftercare program
• Provide a safe, fun space for students to play together, complete homework, and participate in activities 
• Organize developmentally appropriate art activities and outdoor activities for students 
• Monitor check-in and check-out procedures for all students
• Maintain clean condition of playground and aftercare areas
• Work with the Director of H.R. and coordinator of auxiliary programs  in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring aftercare staff 
• Work with Assistant Principal to coordinate effective communication with parents and students when issues arise
• Approve and submit time sheets for the aftercare team
• Coordinate with the coordinator of auxiliary programs to purchase snacks for students 
• Work with the head of afterschool activities to coordinate the transition of students from afterschool activities to aftercare
• Coordinate the use of aftercare space with the Director of Auxiliary Programs
• Manage the overall budget for the aftercare program
• Monitor supplies and purchase new items when needed 
• Conduct all safety drills with aftercare students 
• Ensure all staff is CPR/AED trained and certified
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities: 

Important personal qualities include a love of working with children and a desire to learn from lead teachers in the classroom and an ability to create a positive, nurturing environment for the student.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a BA and experience working with elementary aged children. This is a salaried position that will be remunerated with the level of professional experience.

Application Notes:

As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 19, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of such vaccination.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references via our online application.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A robust benefits package is offered for benefits-eligible positions. Paideia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About The Paideia School

Paideia is a K-12 college preparatory school of 999 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls 333 students. The elementary program includes twelve full-day, self-contained classrooms grades K-6. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers. Other than classes with specialists including art, music, physical education, and library, children remain with their own teachers throughout the day. We believe the constellation of relative strengths and weaknesses among any group of students can differ widely; teachers decide when and how to offer extra help, when and where to augment a task to provide extra challenge, and when and why to take a step back to allow a child to process information. Social development is an integral part of a child’s maturation. Teachers help children learn how to work together cooperatively and effectively.

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