KIDS CLUB

## Description

**Early Bird Assistant - Seasonal**

Maclay School is currently seeking a responsible, energetic leader with a genuine passion for working with children to apply for the Early Bird Assistant position for the upcoming academic year.

**Purpose:**The main responsibility of this position is to support students by fostering an enjoyable, safe, and enriching early morning experience through simple crafts, games, and supervised activities.

**Responsibilities:**

• Charged with fostering the physical, emotional, and social well-being of students in the Lower School’s before school care program.
• Support activities that incorporate Maclay’s Mission and Vision into the daily routine.
• Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the students attending.
• Maintain records of attendance and sign-in/out sheets and submit them to the Director of Auxiliary Programs.
• Effectively communicate with parents when questions or concerns are presented.
• Report any problems which arise with students, enrichments, or staff to the Director of Auxiliary Programs in a timely manner.
• Supervise, assist, and actively participate in all aspects of the student’s morning.
• Maintain positive relationships with students by showing sensitivity to student’s emotional needs and problem solving any student issues effectively.
• Act as a role model for students by following all policies and demonstrating enthusiasm, sense of humor, and self-control.
• Implement positive behavior-management techniques.
• Help maintain space and supplies.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• High School Diploma
• Part-time availability, Monday through Friday from 6:30am – 7:50am
• Demonstrated experience working with children in a group setting.
• Ability to teach and lead various recreational activities.
• Excellent character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of ages and skill levels.
• The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, collaborative atmosphere.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.

**General:**

• Demonstrates and enthusiastically supports the School’s Mission and values of integrity, accountability, respect, compassion, and excellence.
• Performs in a manner that reflects positively on Maclay School
• Builds deep relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a culture of inclusion.
• Performs other duties as requested.

**Physical Requirements and ADA Statement**

This role requires regular movement between classrooms and buildings, participation in classroom observations, and navigating indoor and outdoor spaces. The position also requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate clearly, operate standard technology, and occasionally lift up to 20–30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

**Non-Discrimination Statement**

Maclay School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or actual or perceived gender identity, consistent with the nondiscrimination standards outlined in our employee benefit and policy documents.