P/T EXTra Program Assistant (After School Care Program)

P/T EXTra Program Assistant (After School Care Program)
Academic Year 2024-25
(15 hours per week)  2:30pm-5:30pm M-F

Introduction
At San Domenico, we believe that what students do with their education is as important as their academic performance. Every day we encourage our students to not just study, but also to reflect on their learning, find their purpose, and celebrate in community, because an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students – it develops great people. San Domenico is a K-12, co-ed school with international boarding and day students in our Upper School.

Purpose Statement
San Domenico provides an optional after school extended care program (EXTra) for students in grades K-5. EXTra Program Assistants create a positive and supportive child-centered environment whereby students thrive in a culture of respect, responsibility and collaboration. EXTra provides a safe place for students to land after their regular school day, where students have the opportunity to free play, do crafts, do homework, read, or hang out with friends.

This is a part-time position that reports to the Director of Auxiliary Services.

Job Responsibilities of an P/T EXTra Program Assistant
The school’s faculty strives to set for its students an example of high ethical standards, moral behavior, and devotion to excellence. The school seeks an Assistant Teacher whose responsibilities include the following:

Work with Director of Auxiliary Services and K-5 teachers to create a dynamic program that mirrors the values and mission of our school
Work with the Director of Auxiliary Services to develop curriculum and programming schedules to ensure an engaging and robust experience for all students in EXTra (Extended Day Program) and special day programs.
Actively supervise students in EXTra
Communicate with families and students participating in EXTra
Prepare schedules and keep attendance records for EXTra
Snack preparation
General first aid
Facilitate group games
Supervise and facilitate arts and crafts projects
Manage EXTra central spaces i.e., main space in art room, Chase Field blue blocks Escort children to bus on campus
Escort children to After School Activities on Campus
Monitor supplies inventory and communicate with Director of Auxiliary Services what supplies are needed
Staff special day programs including Professional Development days, Early Dismissal days, special Student Holidays, and School Breaks
Work closely with staff to ensure a nurturing, safe and productive social, emotional and academic environment
Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Auxiliary Services
Work closely with staff to ensure a nurturing, safe and productive social, emotional and academic environment.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of child care experience
Must be 18 years or older
Experience interacting and communicating regularly with parents of students in all types of situations that arise in a school setting
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Other duties as assigned
Basic computing/data entry skills
CPR/AED and First Aid Certified or within 90 days of hiring
Hours
15-20 hours per week. Must be available to work from 2:30pm-5:30pm. Monday-Friday. Occasional opportunities to work additional hours based on programming offerings.

Compensation
$22-$27/hour commensurate with experience. This is an hourly non-exempt 10-month position with free daily meal on work days.

How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@SanDomenico.org describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your resume and desired salary. Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

Or mail to:

San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Attn: P/T EXTra Program Assistant (After School Care Program)

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

No phone calls, please.