Afterschool Extended Day Instructor in Palmyra, Indiana at Blue River Services, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Afterschool Extended Day Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Afterschool District Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday • 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Provide supervision, academic support, and engaging activities for school-age children in an afterschool extended day program. This role ensures a safe, structured, and positive environment while supporting students’ educational and developmental needs.

· Provide tutoring and homework assistance to participating students

· Supervise assigned students and maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment

· Plan and implement daily activities for children

· Ensure accurate student sign-in and sign-out procedures

· Assist with planning and supporting parent involvement activities

· Complete required documentation (attendance, food program, incident and accident reports)

· Communicate with parents and promote program participation and enrollment

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of classrooms and program areas

· Always ensure the safety and well-being of all children

· Participate in staff meetings and required trainings

· Communicate concerns regarding students or families to the Program Coordinator

· Maintain confidentiality of all children, family, and program information

· Strong math and reading skills

· Effective written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

· Strong organizational and supervision skills

· Ability to engage and manage groups of school-age children

· Professional and dependable demeanor

· Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

· Ability to sit, kneel, bend, twist, and move at a child’s level

· Ability to visually and auditorily supervise children in classrooms, playgrounds, and during field trips

· CPR, First Aid, and Preventing Disease Transmission certification

· Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening

· Participation in required trainings and professional development

Additional Information:

For more information, contact Angie Browning at abrowning@brsinc.org.

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Blue River Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace

Education/Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of two years’ experience working with school-age children in an educational, childcare, or youth services environment.