Enrichment and Supervision Leader, Lower School
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Job DetailsJob LocationLower School - San Jose, CAPosition TypeStaffDescriptionThe Harker School is searching for Enrichment and Supervision Leaders to join our Lower School Enrichment and Supervision Team. This engaging and energetic department is responsible for the students, K-5, before school, during recess and lunches, and after school, when we provide a robust program of activities.We seek applicants who love working with children and want to learn and make a difference. Candidates must be able to provide a safe environment for youth, build positive relationships within the community, and plan and lead enrichment activities after school.Expected hourly range: $17.55 - $24.00/hour (depending on experience)Join our team! Harker is a fantastic place (for both students and staff) to learn and grow:§ Build skills and gain experience: a stepping stone to multiple career pathways§ Support children's development through social teaching§ Collaborate with passionate and enthusiastic people§ Belong and contribute to a friendly and welcoming team atmosphere§ Find a place to connect, get inspired, and have fun!§ Click here to learn more about our Lower School BEST Program: Available Shifts, Monday-Friday*:Morning: 7:30-8:30 amRecess: 10:00-11:00 amLunch: 11:30 am-1:15 pmAfter School: 3:00-6:00 pm*Schedules can vary based on candidate availability. Maximum of 30 hours per weekQualificationsJob Duties & Responsibilities:§ Supervise students' activities and play, in a non-academic setting, typically outdoors.§ Ensure the physical and emotional safety of the children at all times.§ Provide a positive environment for students to learn and develop lifelong skills.§ Plan and implement developmentally-appropriate enrichment activities in an after-school program.§ Ensure safe and efficient operations of loading zones during student arrival and dismissal times.Terms of Employment:These non-exempt positions are part-time for the school year. There are no benefits associated with this position. Available shifts include morning, lunch, and afternoon: 7:30 am-8:30 am., 11:30 am-1:15 pm, 3:00-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedules can vary based on the applicant's availability-a maximum of 30 hours per week.Minimum Qualifications:§ Must hold current first aid and CPR certification or obtain certification within one month of employment (Harker provides courses throughout the year).§ Prior experience working with children is preferred.§ Ability to communicate and work with groups of all ages and skill levels and provide necessary direction and instruction to students.§ Ability to plan and implement creative, age-appropriate activities, including passive and active activities.§ Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time and withstand climate extremes.§ Ability to communicate in practical English with staff, parents, and children.§ Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.§ Ability to maintain a positive and professional outlook and contribute to the community's well-being.Keywords: Children, Youth, After School Program, Out-of-School-Time (OST) program, Child Care, ExtracurricularAbout The Harker School: Harker is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school serving TK through grade 12. Harker has four campuses (TK, lower, middle and upper schools) located within minutes of each other in San Jose. For more than 100 years, Harker's mission has remained constant: to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, inspires intellectual curiosity, expects personal accountability and forever instills a genuine passion for learning. We're tremendously proud of our century-old tradition of excellence in education, and the international recognition our students, faculty and programs have earned.Kindness, respect, honesty, integrity and personal accountability have been at the heart of a Harker education since the school's founding in 1893. Students encourage and support one another and celebrate each other's efforts and successes with hugs and high-fives. It's a supportive, safe, fun and nurturing place where kids make friends for life with their peers, their teachers and the staff.