About the role
Description
- Sewickley Academy is seeking to hire a part-time Assistant for our after-school program. The after school program operates between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Assistant is responsible for the supervision of students in Grades 1-5. This role will supervise children to ensure continuity and quality of programming.
- Responsibilities: Check the program's equipment and make sure it is adequate before the program starts.
- Treat all children with dignity and respect.
- Assist the Director in lesson planning, implementation, and evaluation of the After School Program.
- Work with other team members as needed.
- Ensure all children are signed in and out each day.
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
- Report to Director with any problem which may occur with the children.
- Observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY
- As Pittsburgh’s longest-standing independent coeducational school (Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12), Sewickley Academy is distinguished by not only its rigorous academics and outstanding faculty, but also by its student-centered approach to learning and teaching, in which every child is challenged to explore and excel to his or her highest ability.
- Sewickley Academy faculty and staff help to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning. We value and encourage different voices and opinions.
- We work together as a team and interdepartmental teamwork is what keeps us engaged in the success of our school as a whole.
- ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
- All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.