Program Assistant

• Supervise students during activities and ensure their safety at all times, while creating and maintaining an educational, nurturing and fun environment.
• Facilitate transitions between activities and maintain order in group settings.
• Supervise and assist students with daily homework and study materials.
• Provide individualized attention and support to students as needed.
• Act as a shuttle monitor riding over with Lower School students to the DC Campus (3-3:30 PM) and then back with MS and US students (3:45 - 4:15 PM), as needed.

• Plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate (PK - 4th grade) activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational projects daily.
• Guide students in participating actively and positively in all planned activities.
• Foster a fun, positive, and inclusive environment where all students feel safe, valued, nurtured, and supported.
• Plan, organize, and implement activities that align with holiday and special events that are dictated by the school calendar.
• Attend and participate in full day special events and field trips, as scheduled.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and team members regarding program activities and/or student needs.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Assistant Directors and Program Assistants to plan activities and implement program policies and procedures.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, snack distribution, and maintaining program supplies.
• Assist in maintaining clean and organized program areas.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

• Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
• Be prepared to respond calmly and effectively to any emergency situations that may arise.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with elementary age children in a structured setting, preferably in a camp, school, or childcare setting.
• Must be available to work 3 or more days per week (Monday through Friday).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of demonstrating the ability to engage children in various activities and interact with all stakeholders.
• Creative, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible, and committed to the wellbeing and development of children.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world?”