After School Care Provider

Mission: 

We empower young people to explore and grow their unique intellectual, ethical, and creative capabilities, and to treasure diversity and growth in others.

Care Provider position:

Explorer West Middle School, a small independent middle school, offers daily after-school care for our 6th-8th grade students from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Other programs, such as academic enrichment programs, clubs, and athletics, frequently operate during the same hours. The after-school care component includes time outdoors playing and relaxing and indoors working on homework or projects.

The After-School Care Provider is a part-time position from 3:30 to 6:00 pm on all school days. No work is required during school breaks, including Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break, as well as any other days in which school is not in session. A typical month includes approximately 40 hours of work.

Explorer West Middle School is at 10015 28th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146. The position will begin September 16, 2024.

Responsibilities include:

monitoring students in the After Care program each day
supervising students for a combination of outdoor time and indoor/outdoor homework time
distributing a simple snack and supervising the students as they clean up
ensuring a safe environment for all students
providing basic homework assistance
interacting with parents and caregivers as they collect the students at the end of the day
tracking and summarizing attendance information
other duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States, and demonstrate:

experience supervising adolescents and developing positive relationships
comfort with enforcing behavior expectations
strong communication skills with people of all ages
flexibility and enthusiasm
reliable attendance and commitment to quality service

Compensation:

The part-time caregiver position pays an hourly rate of $20-24, depending on experience, payable semi-monthly.

Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Explorer West Middle School at employment@explorer-west.org.

Explorer West Middle School does not discriminate on any basis that is protected under federal, state, or municipal law. This policy applies to all areas of student and family concerns (admissions, athletics, educational policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs) as well as to all areas of employee and volunteer concerns. Explorer West is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).