SY 26-27
Free Union Country School (preschool through fifth grade) is located in Albemarle County, VA, just 15 minutes outside of Charlottesville. We are a community where learning is valued for children and adults, individuals are respected, diversity is understood as a strength, and teamwork is essential. Children possess an intrinsic and deep love of learning. It is our job to create an environment that supports intellectual curiosity, creativity, self-confidence, kindness, and respect. To this end, we use experiential, inquiry-based, and collaborative methods of teaching with attention given to academic and social development.
We seek a 4 or 5-day-a-week (or this could be split by two people each choosing 2 or 3 afternoons weekly) After-Care Leader for our Early Childhood group of 8-10 students daily.
Duties and responsibilities include: The After-Care Leader is expected to work their scheduled days (either all 5 weekdays or partial schedule of 2 or 3 weekdays shared with another person), from 2:45-5:45 during the weeks and days of after-care operation, facilitating all early childhood after-care activities under the direction of the Head of School, the Director of Business & Operations, and the Licensed Program Director. The After-Care Leader will complete all required background checks and online training prior to starting and will attend a new staff orientation in preparation for this position. Regular duties will begin in late August 2026 for after-care programming, continuing through the end of the school year, with the last day in late May, 2027.
After-School Leader duties include:
● Keeping up-to-date certification for first aid training, CPR & others as required
● Maintaining emergency contact information for attendees
● Keeping records of attendance & check-out
● Communicating with Business Office to coordinate billing
● Overseeing upkeep of grounds and equipment used by the program ● Planning activities that are varied and engaging for children ages 3-5 years old
● Notifying staff, administration and parents of any problems which might arise
● Closing the school and grounds at the end of each day
Job Skills/Requirements:
● Experience working as an after-school teacher, teaching assistant, camp leader, babysitter, nanny or a similar role.
● Ability to foster a fun and safe environment.
● Strong knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns.
● Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow.
● Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain a tidy and neat program area.
Certification: Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification promptly upon hire.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills with both children and adults. The ability to speak with children at their level, listen actively, and convey instructions with clarity and warmth.
Personal Qualities: A warm, nurturing demeanor with a genuine passion for working with young children is essential. The ideal candidate is kind, positive, and compassionate. Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of joy in the little everyday successes of children will help you thrive in our environment. We are a community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strongly encourage applicants who will help us advance those values.
Compensation: $20/hour
How to Apply:
Please submit the following materials to [email protected]:
● Letter of application addressed to Timothy Baynum, Head of School
● Resume or curriculum vitae
● Brief statement of educational philosophy
● Contact information for three professional references
NONDISCRIMINATION: Free Union Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identification, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its staf ing, admissions, tuition assistance, educational policies, extracurricular or other school-administered programs.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
