About Pingry
The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,200 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position Summary
Extended Care Associate (Short Hills Campus | 2025–26 School Year)
Hourly, Non-Exempt | Based on experience

The Pingry School seeks an enthusiastic and responsible Extended Care Associate to join our Auxiliary Programs team for the 2025–26 school year at our Short Hills, NJ, campus. This is a 10-month, part-time, flexible hourly role reporting to the Extended Care Lead Teacher. The Extended Care Associate supports our Lower School Aftercare Program, running Monday through Friday from 2:00–5:00 p.m.

The Associate will supervise students, ensure safety, assist with homework, and coordinate activities such as recess, games, and snack time. Key responsibilities also include managing arrival and dismissal procedures, maintaining attendance, and upholding safety protocols in alignment with school guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with elementary-aged students, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to student well-being and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Strong communication skills, comfort with technology (Google Suite), and a positive, can-do attitude are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the extended day arrival and dismissal process for all students participating in Auxiliary Programs.
• Ensuring child safety while providing homework assistance.
• Coordinate all aspects of aftercare, including attendance, snack, homework, recess, games, and activities, while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor dismissal of all students to parents/guardians and the inter-campus shuttle.
• Oversee all safety protocols and norms as related to the SRP plans.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in extended daycare and after-school programs.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged students.
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Robust interpersonal skills with an upbeat, engaging, “can-do” personality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with incorporating the latest technology into your workflow, including Zoom.
• Skilled in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.) Background using Veracross and Finalsite is a bonus but not a requirement. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of access and equity in a school environment.
• High level of responsibility and accountability.
• Must be able to balance working autonomously and as part of a team to contribute to the promotion of the school’s mission.
• A collaborative, service-oriented, and restorative justice-based approach to facilitate and foster effective professional working relationships across the school and all constituencies. 
• In addition to honor and character, commitment to intellectual engagement, and appreciation for stewardship and sustainability, especially important is the candidate’s  commitment to DEIB and the requisite skills to work cross-functionally with diverse constituency groups across the organization.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.pingry.org/careers.

About The Pingry School

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

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