Position Summary
Job Description:
York Country Day School is seeking a part-time After Care Assistant to join our extended care team. The ideal candidate will help create a safe, welcoming, and educational environment, provide supervision to students, support activities, promote positive social and emotional growth, and adhere to required state regulations. If you are passionate about working with children and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Outcome:
Looking for an experienced, highly qualified, and energetic childcare staff member as an addition to the extended care team for the 2026-2027 school year.
Essential Functions
The after care assistant will be responsible for working with assigned preschool to 8th grade students.
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children in the program
- Participate in the planning and implementation of after-school activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, and homework help.
- Maintain a positive and supportive environment where students feel safe, valued, and respected.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff members.
- Ensure that children are appropriately engaged and behave in accordance with the program’s policies and rules.
- Maintain safety, cleanliness and organization of the activity areas.
- Communicate with parents/guardians when needed
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure a smooth and well-managed program.
- Follow regulations set forth by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Experience and Education Required
- High School diploma or higher; CDA or some college preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience or 2500 hours working with children
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Facilitate engaging activities that support skill development in young children
- Current PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprint Clearance (DHS), and National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
- Out-of-state clearances for any individual residing out of Pennsylvania in the last 5 years
- Willingness to obtain a health assessment and complete required trainings
- Must complete Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED within first 30 days
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, and team members
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, patient, and flexible with a strong commitment to promoting the well-being of children
