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Part-Time Aftercare AssistantAre you a dynamic individual with a passion for creating a positive and engaging environment for students? Carolina Day School is seeking an Aftercare Assistant to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. Schedule: Monday to Friday from 2:30pm-5:30pm Preference will be given to those who are also available to provide childcare for Carolina Day School faculty/staff children during teacher workdays throughout the school year. About Us:At Carolina Day School, we believe in fostering a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. Our vibrant community is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and exciting after-school haven for our students in PreK-8th grade.Job Responsibilities:Provide nurturing care for students during Aftercare hours.Bring your creativity to the table by leading arts and crafts, storytelling, games, and other enriching activities.Prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and maintain a secure environment through proper supervision and adherence to protocols.Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site to ensure the safety of the children.Ensure students adhere to CDS expectations and are responsible and respectful members of the school community.Maintain open and positive communication with co-workers and school leadership.Remain flexible to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.Qualifications:Previous childcare experience required, preferably in a school or camp environment.Enthusiastic and energetic demeanor.Passion for working with children in an educational and recreational setting.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.Ability to work well with team members.Join us in creating memories, fostering growth, and having a blast every afternoon for the 2025-2026 school year!Americans with Disability Act Specifications:Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The Aftercare substitute shift is from 2:30-6pm.