Position:
Afterschool Care Provider Location:
Ann Arbor, MI Job Type:
Part-time/ Hourly Schedule:
12 hours per week Tuesdays through Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 PM Join Our Team! 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Attach a cover letter (required) to the first page of your resume in PDF or MS Word format.
Please be sure to:
Use your cover letter to address how your prior experience aligns with the requirements for this position. Share any relevant samples of your work, if available
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00 per hour Application Question(s): Describe your experience working with children. Why do you want to work at Clonlara School? What is your work availability and how soon can you start? Ability to
Commute:
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Required)
Work Location:
In person