Upper School Supervision & Aftercare Assistant in Maitland, Florida at Orangewood Christian School INC

Summary: Orangewood Christian School is seeking a full-time Upper School Supervision & Aftercare Assistant to provide student supervision and support for grades 7–12 throughout the school day and during after-school care. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, orderly, and Christ-centered environment by building positive relationships with students, reinforcing school expectations, and serving as a Christian role model within the OCS community.

The Upper School Supervision & Aftercare Assistant will supervise students during lunch, WIN (What I Need) time, dismissal, and aftercare, while also assisting the Upper School administrative team with clerical and operational tasks as needed. This position requires someone who demonstrates maturity, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a heart for ministry through serving students and families.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with an anticipated schedule of Monday through Friday, approximately 9:45 AM–5:45 PM.

This position may also be filled as two separate part-time positions:

· Upper School Lunch Supervision Assistant: Monday–Friday, approximately 10:00 AM–1:15 PM

· Upper School Aftercare Assistant: Monday–Friday, approximately 2:45 PM–5:45 PM

The Upper School Supervision & Aftercare Assistant is a position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God. The Upper School Supervision & Aftercare Assistant is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ.

Essential Function:

Student Supervision & Support:

· Supervise Upper School students (grades 7–12) during lunch periods, WIN time, dismissal, and aftercare.

· Maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for students at all times.

· Monitor student behavior and ensure compliance with school expectations, policies, and procedures.

· Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

· Address minor student concerns using appropriate, age-appropriate correction and redirection.

· Document and report behavioral concerns, safety issues, or other student-related concerns to the Upper School Assistant Principal.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and behavioral matters.

· Ensure students appropriately care for shared spaces by cleaning up after themselves and leaving areas neat and orderly.

· Assist students with homework completion and provide encouragement and support during aftercare as needed.

· Maintain accurate attendance records for aftercare, including student arrival and departure times.

· Independently manage assigned supervision responsibilities while exercising good judgment and awareness of student needs.

Administrative & Clerical Support:

· Assist the Upper School administrative team with clerical and operational tasks as needed during non-supervision periods.

· Support teachers and administrators with tasks such as preparing copies, organizing materials, filing, data entry, and other administrative duties.

· Assist with special events, including preparation, setup, and decorating as needed.

· Support a variety of school operations tasks that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Upper School.

Supplemental Functions:

· Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development.

· Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (or obtain certification within an established timeframe).

· Follow all school policies and procedures related to student safety, supervision, and communication.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Personal Qualities:

The employee shall:

1. Be a mature believer and disciple-maker of Jesus Christ.

2. Agree with and actively promote the school’s Statement of Faith.

3. Strive to model Christ in attitude, speech, and actions both in and out of school to students, parents and fellow employees.

4. Agree with and adhere to the OCS Lifestyle Statement.

5. Have the spiritual maturity, academic abilities, and personal leadership qualities to equip students to transform the world for Christ and His kingdom.

Additional Personal Qualities:

The employee shall:

1. Demonstrate strong leadership presence, enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, and perseverance.

2. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

3. Have a strong command of the English language in both verbal and written communication.

4. Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

Work Environment:

X Offices X Classrooms X Outdoors _Community

_All facilities including roof and crawl spaces _Other:________________________

Physical Demands:

_Walking/Standing X Lifting/Moving (number of pounds 15) _Stretching

X Exposure to cold/Heat X Talking/hearing X Vision (close and distance)

_Bending/climbing _Other

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education Requirement: High School Degree

Certification(s) Preferred: Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate.

Years of Experience: 1-3