Afterschool Care Provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan at Clonlara School

Clonlara School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Afterschool Care Provider to join our Ann Arbor Campus team for the 26-2027 school year. This part-time role supports students during afterschool hours through enrichment activities, open play, and community-building experiences. You’ll work closely with our campus staff to ensure a safe, engaging, and joyful environment for all learners.

Clonlara School is a nonprofit, K–12 private school serving over 2,000 students worldwide through our Campus and Off-Campus Programs. Our mission is to transform education globally through a highly personalized approach that fosters authenticity, autonomy, and joy in the learning process.

RESPONSIBILITES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Supervising and facilitating open play and enrichment activities for students after school.
-Building meaningful, caring relationships with students.
-Fostering self-esteem, motivation, and a sense of responsibility in students.
-Ensuring students are in the correct place at the correct time.
-Supporting enrichment courses and campus events as needed.
-Assisting with emergency procedures and facility operations.
-Helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS
-Experience working with students as a classroom assistant/aide, paraprofessional, camp counselor or in a teaching role.

QUALIFICATIONS
-The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the following attributes and abilities:
-Ability to supervise groups of children.
-Interest in progressive education movements (e.g., “free,” alternative, and democratic schools) and educational philosophies such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf.
-Positive attitude toward working with students and families.
-Strong cross-cultural understanding, the ability to communicate with diverse populations, and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to individual circumstances, preferences, and choices.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
-Basic understanding of Office 365 tools (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
-Receptiveness to coaching and the ability to accept/follow guidance from others.