POSITION TITLE: Extended Day Group Leader – Main and Harbour View Campus
DIVISION: Lower School Extended Day
REPORTS TO: Director of Extended Day & Summer Programs
FLSA: Part-time, Non-exempt
TERM: 10 months
School Overview:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school serving grades
Pre-Kindergarten – 12 at our Main campus and Pre-K – Grade 3 at our Harbour View campus. The school
has a current enrollment of approximately 900 students, 170 employees, and sits on two campuses, a 100-acre
campus and a 3-acre campus, both located in Suffolk, Virginia. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is accredited
by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
Job Summary:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy seeks to hire an Extended Day Group Leader for the after-school Extended
Care Program (2:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.). Students enrolled in the Extended Day Programs are Pre-K – 8th Grade.
The position requires individuals with previous experience working with children who are positive,
enthusiastic and possess a passion for working with young children. The Extended Day Program seeks to
provide for children the same care they would receive at home, before or after school hours. Extended Day
workers will be required to assist with child care on early dismissal, late start days and parent conference days
as indicated in the school year calendar. We seek candidates who possess the following education, experience,
capabilities and qualities:
Essential Functions:
- Supervise activities of assigned group from school dismissal time until children are picked up at the
end of the day.
- Monitor completion of homework, providing assistance as necessary.
- Supervise outdoor playtime daily.
- Plan and supervise indoor activities as needed.
- Foster positive personal relationships among children in groups.
- Maintain current certification in CPR/First Aid/ AED; MAT certification is preferred as well.
Required Education/Background:
- Knowledge of best practices in the education and care of young children. Some college coursework
in appropriate areas is preferred.
- Technology proficiency for checking and replying to email.
- 1-3 years of experience working with children is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Possess patience, compassion and kindness.
- Possess punctuality, flexibility, efficiency and accuracy.
- Establish recognizable rapport with children.
- Understand the mission of the school and focus on developing the whole child.
- Take initiative and be self-motivated.
