Description
Supervise and engage school-aged children in after-school programs at schools and community centers, providing homework support, enrichment, and safe recreation while fostering positive behavior and communicating regularly with families.
- • Set up, organize, and store supplies and materials.
- • Support children's social-emotional development and positive self-concepts.
- • Provide care and supervision in school-based or community after-school programs.
- • Observe and monitor children's activities, transitions, and play.
- • Help students with homework, projects, and study skills.
- • Plan and lead developmentally appropriate enrichment, such as arts, STEM, and games.
- • Organize and participate in recreational activities, sports, and field trips.
- • Maintain a safe, orderly program environment and enforce safety rules.
- • Identify and report signs of emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns.
- • Communicate daily with parents or guardians about activities, behavior, and concerns.
- • Coordinate with teachers and school staff about student needs and assignments.
- • Keep accurate records, including attendance, incidents, snacks served, and medications administered.
- • Follow sign-in/sign-out procedures and verify authorized pickups.
- • Guide behavior using positive discipline and restorative practices; coach responsibility for materials and cleanup.
- • Sanitize equipment and tidy program spaces before and after activities.
- • Prepare and serve snacks in line with nutrition and allergy guidelines.
- • Provide inclusive support for children with disabilities or health needs.
- • Administer first aid and authorized medications per policy; respond to emergencies.
- • Lead brief health, hygiene, and wellness routines, including handwashing and safe snack practices.
- • Facilitate quiet time, mindfulness, or independent reading as needed.
- • Perform administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, completing forms, and making phone calls.
- • Assist with training or mentoring volunteers and junior staff as assigned.
- • Accompany or escort students during transitions, buses, and dismissal.
- • Collaborate with site coordinators to create schedules and activity plans.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
