The Potomac School is seeking a reliable and proactive After School Programs Assistant to support the daily operations of its after-school offerings, including Extended Day, private music lessons, enrichment classes, and tutoring programs. This part-time position reports to the Director of the Extended Day Program and the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

This role blends student supervision with program coordination and planning, and is essential to maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging after-school experience for all participants. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week (2:00-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday) and is not eligible for benefits. On days, such as professional development days, parent-teacher conferences, and during opening and closing weeks, the schedule will shift to a full-day commitment, primarily 8:00 am–4:00 pm or as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily management and coordination of all after-school programs, including Extended Day, ETC classes, private music lessons, and tutoring
• Take/assist daily attendance and supervise student transitions between activities, including escorting students to and from music lessons
• Work closely with the Extended Day team to support student supervision and overall program logistics
• Collaborate with program leadership to plan and implement enrichment activities and special programming
• Monitor and support all components of the after-school schedule, including recreation, homework time, quiet time, and structured activities
• Coordinate and support transportation and dismissal procedures to ensure student safety, accuracy, and efficiency
• Assist with snack setup and distribution, and respond to parent inquiries via phone or in person as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment
• Interact with students in a positive, respectful, and supportive manner aligned with the school’s core values
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Demonstrate flexibility by stepping in to support program needs, including coverage for absent staff
• Participate in and engage with students during off-campus field trips and other program-related activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate with prior experience working with children in a  school or child care setting preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment
• Dependable, punctual, and able to attend required staff meetings
• Physically able to lift and carry materials, work on the floor with children, supervise outdoor activities in various weather conditions, and remain active for extended periods
• Enjoys working with children and being part of a collaborative team
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team and demonstrate initiative and flexibility
• Interest in supporting enrichment programming and student engagement
• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.
• Current TB screening, certification in MAT training, First Aid and CPR (certification costs covered by the school)
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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