Position: Aftercare Supervisor
Science & Arts Academy (SAA) is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational, not-for-profit day school for junior kindergarten through eighth-grade students located in Des Plaines, IL. SAA educates gifted children in an academically differentiated and enriched environment while recognizing the unique development of each child. Our supportive community encourages students to embrace their potential and cultivates their academic abilities, creative talents, and emotional growth.
SAA seeks to hire highly qualified staff who will contribute to a school environment that challenges academically and creatively talented students, honors excellence in teaching and learning, and respects individual differences. SAA takes the child where they are and provides academic challenges appropriate to the student’s ability, aptitude, and intelligence, while recognizing and supporting the unique social/emotional needs of gifted children.
The school is committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Science & Arts Academy values the representation and full engagement of individuals within our community whose differences include – but are not limited to – age, ethnicity, family makeup, gender identity and expression, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
SAA welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our school, and works to create and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just community that is safe and welcoming for all; we recognize to do so requires commitment, reflection, deliberate planning and action, and ongoing accountability.
Position Description:
SAA’s Aftercare Program provides a safe space for students to congregate after the school day until being picked up by a parent/guardian. In Aftercare, students of all grade levels can socialize, complete homework, play quiet games, and use the playground or gym, depending on availability and weather conditions. Aftercare operates from 3:35 to 6:00 p.m. when school is in session. Aftercare Supervisors have the following responsibilities:
- Provide supervision to Aftercare participants, overseeing their safety and adherence to rules/expectations.
- Manage after-hours visitor access to the school and the sign-out process for Aftercare students.
- Ensure the cleanliness and order of the Aftercare program spaces.
- Support the coordination of student extracurricular activity schedules.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Characteristics:
- Demonstrated talent in creating a positive and nurturing environment for students.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.
- Commitment to social/emotional learning.
Required Qualifications:
- Work hours are 3:15-6:15 pm on all student attendance days, from the first to the last day of school.
- Must be 17 years of age.
- Reliable transportation to the school.
- Must complete all virtual and in-person training requirements prior to start date.
- Preference given to applicants available to work extended hours on a handful of days throughout the school year. I
