Summary

Bethany School is currently seeking an Extended Day Program Staff member responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing after-school environment for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The Extended Day Program Staff facilitates recreational and educational activities, assists with homework, monitors student behavior, and ensures seamless sign-in and sign-out procedures, partnering with parents and faculty to support each child’s overall well-being.

Employment Status

Part-time

Roles and Responsibilities:

Student Supervision

• Maintains active, concentrated supervision of students in classrooms, on the playground, or in designated activity areas to ensure their physical safety. Activity Planning

• Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate, age-appropriate, engaging activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, and clubs. Homework Support

• Provides a quiet, structured environment for students to focus and assist with daily homework completion.

Family Communication

• Greets families warmly during pick-up.

• Maintains warm, professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student behavior, milestones, and daily activities.

• Assures confidentiality of privileged information.

Program Operations

• Assists with daily attendance tracking, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and basic food preparation for student snacks.

Safety & Health

• Provides a warm, safe, and caring environment that allows the children to grow and explore.

• Administers basic first aid as needed, follows emergency protocols, and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary environment.

• Keeps extended day areas clean, tidy, and organized; sanitize toys, tables, and equipment daily.

Policy Enforcement

• Enforces school policies and positive behavior intervention in accordance with school guidelines consistently across diverse age groups.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of child development principles, learning patterns, and behavioral management.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, families, and faculty.

• Ability to multitask and lead diverse groups of students (spanning early childhood to middle school).

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Patient, nurturing, flexible, and energetic demeanor with a strong sense of professionalism.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of verifiable experience working with school-age children in an educational, recreational, or structured child-enrichment setting.

• High school diploma, GED, equivalent required.

• Experience in curriculum planning, facilitating group activities, and providing homework help.

• Certification in First Aid and CPR or the willingness to obtain immediately upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and crouching to interact with children at their level.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or push up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to move quickly and respond to active children or emergencies.

• Ability to supervise energetic activities in both indoor and outdoor settings across varying seasonal temperatures.

• High capacity for patience, active listening, and problem-solving under pressure.

• Ability to maintain concentrated visual and auditory supervision of students at all times to ensure safety.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Operates in a bustling, interactive indoor/outdoor school environment that may include high decibel noise levels.

• Works closely with other extended day staff, program directors, and the broader school faculty.

• Strict adherence to security, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and health mandates.

Schedule

10-month school year schedule, typically operating in the afternoons (e.g., 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm).

Our Mission

The mission of Bethany School is to be a community where all members can thrive as learners, growing and developing academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually; where students experience and learn respect, responsibility, and an appreciation for diversity; and where academic excellence is achieved in a Christian environment.

About Bethany School

Bethany School has been a beacon of hope and a sanctuary for children and families for over 125 years. The school was founded in 1898 by the Sisters of the Transfiguration, a religious order of Episcopal women, and continues to serve the original mission of their ministry to this day. Bethany’s traditions of academic excellence and spiritual growth make it a place where curious learners thrive. The spirit of kindness, simplicity, and joy, stated in the school’s motto, abounds.

Bethany is Ohio’s only Episcopal school, a private, co-ed, K-8, small school of about 165 students, located in the historic Village of Glendale, Ohio – just north of Cincinnati. The Bethany community lays a firm spiritual and academic foundation for children to discover their passion, develop a sense of humanity, and live purposeful lives of service. The school has 2 LEED Platinum Certified academic buildings, along with the installation of geo-exchange wells, natural play landscapes, and solar panels on a beautiful 23-acre campus. Bethany is poised for continued growth and development.

Benefits at Bethany School

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including optional medical and dental plans; non-contributory life and disability insurance; 403(b) plan, and 60% tuition remission for Bethany School.

Background Check Disclosure

We require all candidates who have been offered a position with our school to go through a background check which includes fingerprinting. 

All school volunteers are also required to go through the same background check process, including fingerprinting. 

Application Instructions

Interested in joining our team? We invite you to apply through Indeed here  or email your resume directly to HR@ctsisters.org.

We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in joining the Bethany School community.