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King School is an independent day school in Stamford, CT, educating students in PreK through Grade 12. Students at King engage in an immersive and innovative curriculum that is anchored in an inquiry-based pedagogy that nurtures curiosity, intellectual growth, and character development.

Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

King is currently seeking a caring, energetic and motivated Program Support Assistant. Approximately half of this person’s time will be spent as an after school care provider for King students from ages 3 to 10. Mornings and early afternoons will include providing coverage and student support in the absence of the classroom teacher, fulfilling recess duty and lunch coverage, as well as providing administrative support to our front office staff for approximately 60 - 90 minutes a day. Candidates must have a caring and loving demeanor, work well with others, and take direction from the After School Care Coordinator and Head of the Lower School.  The Program Support Assistant is expected to understand and support King’s mission, school culture, and operational practices as well as exhibit professional behavior, and display a positive attitude. 

Position Title: Program Support Assistant

Classification: Full Time

Reports to: Head of Lower School 

Work Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  

Work Calendar: 2022-2023 Academic Year

Primary responsibilities for the aftercare program include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
• Organizing and leading activities for students of various ages, i.e. arts and crafts, games.
• Supervising homework time for older students.
• Supervising indoor and outdoor activities, in the gym and on the playground.
• Serving as the lead program staff member and assisting other staff members as needed.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide coverage and student support in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in providing a safe and joyful learning environment that integrates and assimilates the use of social emotional learning into daily student interaction.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administration to promote a positive learning experience.
• Use Responsive Classroom methods for classroom management.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Provide administrative support/coverage to our front office staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s Degree required.
• Infant/Child CPR-AED and First Aid Certification - King will provide.
• A strong affinity for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor are required.
• Flexible mindset and ability to manage evolving assignments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with
• Possess a sound understanding of the developmental stages of elementary school aged students.
• Experience working collaboratively with other adults in an early childhood setting.
• Proven ability to bring positivity and professionalism to the work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with After School Care Program parents about their child’s afternoon.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence--ability to effectively teach, learn, and engage in a multicultural environment with a diverse student body--in pedagogical practice and multicultural curriculum content.
• Demonstrated capacity in culturally responsive professional practices, excellent communication skills, and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues, students and parents.
• Must have a demonstrated alignment with King’s Mission and Virtues.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Head of Lower School, including – but not limited to – recess duty, lunch coverage, etc.

Classifications:

Full-time, non-exempt.

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King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.

About King School

King is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and the fullest academic and personal achievement of our students.

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