We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified applicants to join our Extended Day team within our Plus Program. The ideal applicant is someone who enjoys working with children, in grades PreK-9. Applicants should excel in supervision and reliability. The core schedule is Wednesday, 12:00-6:00 PM with opportunities to sub throughout the remainder of the week. This position is paid based on experience and qualifications. 

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision for students in grades PreK-9 in afterschool programming
• Ensure student safety by complying with all school policies and procedures
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete required in-house trainings
• Develop and oversee activities that are developmentally and seasonally appropriate and that align with the School's mission and culture; these may include but are not limited to arts and crafts, cooking, board games, outside play and cooperative games

Requirements

• Experience with being responsible for the supervision of children
• Ability to connect with students at the preschool/elementary/middle school age level (4-15 years old)
• Possess or acquire First Aid and CPR certificate (training available through school)

Desired Qualities

• Finds joy and fun in working with 4 to 15-year-old students
• Is collaborative
• Possesses excellent communication skills 
• Pays attention to detail
• Manages multiple tasks 
• Demonstrates cultural competency

About New Canaan Country School

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in New Canaan, CT, and serving 570 students, our mission is to guide students to reach their intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking. We lead by example and challenge students to fulfill their potential, find their path, and follow their passions whether in the classroom, on the playing fields, on the stage, or serving the community.

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