Rutgers Preparatory School is seeking creative, energetic people who love to work with children for our After School Program. This job’s start date is September 3rd and the application window begins nowand goes through August. Please apply as soon as possible as the application process has several steps and takes a few weeks to complete.
The working hours are either 2:30pm to 5:30pm M-F, or 3:00pm to 5:30pm M-F, and the pay rate is $20 per hour. To apply for this job, it is required that you can work during one of these two time frames.
After School Program staff supervise all of the after school play and activities of children enrolled in the Rutgers Preparatory School. The age range of our students is from Pre-K to 8th grade, divided up into three groups and locations based on age (preschool, elementary, and middle school). ASP teachers oversee safety, interact with and help students while they work on homework, set up and help with arts and crafts, and play games both indoors and outdoors. ASP teachers keep students engaged in intellectual, creative, artistic and physical activities while supervising for safety. Playground supervision includes basketball, soccer, a gaga pit, and general play. The work environment is fun and supportive. Bring your ideas, energy and creativity to have fun with the kids!
Responsibilities include:
- Help students follow established school rules, routines and schedules
- Follow directions and requests from ASP Coordinators
- Supervise, play with, and help individuals or small groups of students
- Participate and assist with arts and craft activities as well as outdoor play to keep students engaged
- Support students to follow safety rules including re-directing them or intervening when conflict resolution is needed
- Communicate clearly and cooperatively with all ASP staff members
- Set up and clean up activities and spaces as needed
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Be available to arrive on time for a start time of either 2:30pm or 3:00pm
- Have childcare, summer camp, or other experience working with children
- Provide 2 references
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
- Valid Photo ID
- Pass background check and other HR paperwork including RPS job application and State of NJ fingerprinting process for educators
Hours:
- Two different shifts are available: 2:30 to 5:30pm and 3:00 to 5:30pm M-F
How To Apply through indeed.com:
Apply through the job posting on the indeed website. You must provide a resume and respond to our two applications questions about experience and availability. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted and have a phone, zoom, and/or in-person interview. The application process is open now and continues through August. Please apply as soon as possible as the full process takes several weeks and must be completed by the end of August.
Please do not call the main school phone number for updates on the hiring process as the volume of applicants through indeed.com is quite high. Please contact us through the indeed site; we thank you in advance for your patience as we process all received applications.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Based on your other jobs, college courses if any, and /or other responsibilities, what days of the week are you available at either a 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm start time for this position?
- Please describe your experiences working with children and what you enjoyed about it.
Work Location: In person
