Aftercare & Enrichment Clubhouse Coach

Dwight-Englewood School is a coeducational, independent college preparatory day school of 1015 students, serving grades Preschool 3 through Grade 12. Dwight-Englewood School is the product of 3 merged schools, the oldest of which was founded in 1889. Dwight-Englewood School today is a diverse school; our students represent over 117 zip codes in the New York and New Jersey area. Dwight-Englewood School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools.

D-E is currently looking to fill a Clubhouse Coach position for their DE360 Aftercare and Enrichment (ACE) program.

The AfterCare Program is an afterschool program that guides students through a variety of activities that focus upon building individual initiative and group participation. Each term, new themes lead children to discover and explore basic ideas in science, math, language arts, geography, and other academic areas. Hours: 2:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Monday – Friday when school is in session.

We are looking for a caring paraprofessional who enjoys working with preschool-age children. Specifically, the responsibilities of Clubhouse Coaches include but are not limited to:

• Attending a mandatory orientation before the program begins

• Meeting with the director on a daily basis for important information, direction, and feedback

• Supervising the students throughout the program (in the classroom, during snack, on playgrounds, etc.)

• Assisting the lead instructor with organizing and cleaning up materials for class activities

• Assisting the Program Director with administrative tasks like copying, taking attendance, and keeping track of materials/supplies

• Chaperoning field trips and/or campus activities

• Helping teachers provide material for the weekly newsletter

• Assisting the director and teachers with pick-up and drop-off time

• Interacting with parents

• Making students feel respected, comfortable, and cared for the duration of their participation in the program

ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Enjoy interacting with children

• Participate in all activities

• Use good judgment and act responsibly

• Be present and arrive on time to all meetings and activities

• Use electronic devices ONLY during breaks (cell phone and iPod usage when counselors are with the students is strictly prohibited and cause for dismissal)

• Dress appropriately for the school atmosphere

• Serve as a role model and set the tone of leadership

• Be honest

• Be considerate

• Be courteous and use good manners

• Respect the work of others

• Respect and care for materials and property

• Follow safety rules

• Be responsible for their own actions

• Respect the rights of the members of the community