Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 2:00–5:00 PM

Clonlara School is looking for a caring, energetic Afterschool Care Provider to join our Ann Arbor Campus team. This part-time role is perfect for someone who loves working with children and believes in the power of play, creativity, and connection.

As part of our close-knit campus staff, you’ll help create a safe and engaging space where students can unwind, explore enrichment activities, and build community after the school day ends. Whether it’s leading a craft, organizing a game, or simply being a supportive presence, you’ll play a key role in making afternoons joyful and meaningful.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Supervising and facilitating open play and enrichment activities for students after school.

· Building meaningful, caring relationships with students.

· Fostering self-esteem, motivation, and a sense of responsibility in students.

· Ensuring students are in the correct place at the correct time.

· Supporting enrichment courses and campus events as needed.

· Assisting with emergency procedures and facility operations.

· Helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

Experience working with students as a classroom assistant/aide, paraprofessional, camp counselor or in a teaching role.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the following attributes and abilities:

· Ability to supervise groups of children.

· Interest in progressive education movements (e.g., “free,” alternative, and democratic schools) and educational philosophies such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf.

· Positive attitude toward working with students and families.

· Strong cross-cultural understanding, the ability to communicate with diverse populations, and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to individual circumstances, preferences, and choices.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

· Basic understanding of Office 365 tools (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

· Receptiveness to coaching and the ability to accept/follow guidance from others