Position Description and Candidate Characteristics 

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to work in an organized and fun After School program. Applicants must have experience working with Early Childhood and Kindergarten  students, and demonstrate character, compassion, and reliability. As always when working with children, flexibility is a must. 

Children in the After School program range from ages 3 to 14. Staff will be assigned a particular age-group (EC/K, 1st - 3rd, or 4th - 8th) to regularly work with but should be prepared to work with any age group when called upon to meet the needs of the program. 

Students in the Lower School After School program join us as early as 3:00 p.m. and stay as late as 5:30 p.m., with some students getting dismissed at 4:00 p.m. The After School program for Upper School students (grades 5 - 8) runs from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Activities for all age groups include sports, art, free play, homework time, and reading. 

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: 

- facilitating developmentally-appropriate, pre-planned activities, both indoors and outdoors, with the opportunity to plan and present lessons in partnership with the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs 

- supervising and engaging with students at all times

- setting and enforcing behavioral expectations 

- cultivating a positive and welcoming community culture 

- ensuring student safety 

- taking and monitoring attendance 

- maintaining the cleanliness of spaces, especially at the end of the day - assist with student transitions throughout the afternoon, including to: tutoring, music lessons, enrichment classes, and early pickups 

- knowledge of student as individuals including health and behavioral needs, with support from Auxiliary leadership and the School Nurse 

Ideal Experience 

• Experience with, and interest in, working with Early Childhood/Kindergarten students is required. 
• Transportation to get to work on time required. 
• Willingness to be outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (within reason) required. 
• Those with or working towards a related degree preferred, though formal education in a related field is not required. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

• Minimum three days required, with preference to those who are able to work 4-5 days per week 
• On occasion, and with notice, staff meetings or professional development may be scheduled beyond these hours. 

How to Apply 

A resume should be sent by email, addressed to the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs, Sophie Rothman (she/her) afterschool@brookwood.edu.  No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be offered an initial interview on a rolling basis. 

About Brookwood School

Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students located on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus in Manchester, MA on the coast of the North Shore of Boston. At Brookwood, kids come first—not the test, not trophies, not to-do lists. We know how kids learn best. Every day, we use our expertise to challenge kids intellectually and ensure they feel valued so that they can grow into their best selves. Our program focuses on building 21st century skills and graduating students of conscience, character, compassion, and cultural competence. Brookwood also offers a playful, collaborative work environment for 85 faculty and staff who go the extra mile to do what is best for kids.

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