About the Role
HUB is Hamlin’s afterschool program, providing a welcoming, nourishing, and engaging environment for students. The program offers a mix of structured and unstructured activities, catering to 60-100 students daily in a lively and energetic setting. The ideal candidate will match the energy of the students and programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students’ indoor and outdoor play with joy and enthusiasm.
- Promote and facilitate compliance with Hamlin health and safety guidelines.
- Facilitate and supervise activities for students in Hamlin’s HUB (afterschool) program (primarily grades K-4).
- Facilitate and supervise student activities in indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Assist in preparing facilities, snack, and supplies for daily programs, as well as breaking down facilities for the next school day.
- Work proactively with students and assist them with their individual needs.
- Assist with daily student dismissals and pickups.
- Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
- Communicate with and support other Extended Day staff, rotating positions indoors and outdoors, including occasional support of our Homework Room.
- Assist in supporting special events as needed.
- Meet periodically with supervisor for evaluation and feedback.
- Work collaboratively to create program themes and concepts.
- Plan with and support the Extended Day team as needed.
- Be an advocate for the goals of the after school program and the school.
- Model and promote the Hamlin Creed: Compassion, Courage, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.
- Create an environment of balance: structured and unstructured choices, work and play.
Requirements
- Passion for and prior experience working with children.
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Reliability and commitment to a consistent weekly schedule; demonstrated ability to arrive prepared and on time.
Skills
- Enthusiasm
- Creativity
- Warmth
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with staff, students, and parents.
- Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts.
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Part-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times.
- Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students.
- Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development.
- Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields.
- All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.
Equal Opportunity
- The Hamlin School is committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees.
- As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.
