AFTERCARE SUPPORT ASSISTANT at Carolina Day School

Asheville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

1625.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Activity Planning, Student Engagement, Communication, Organization, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Classroom Management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

AFTERCARE SUPPORT ASSISTANT Organization Background Horizons at Carolina Day, an affiliate of the nationally renowned Horizons program, is a public-private partnership that provides academic, cultural, and recreational summer programming designed to support economically disadvantaged students in realizing their full potential. The heart of Horizons is a six-week equity-centered summer academic program that supports a cohort of students in reading, writing, math, and science, paired with swimming lessons, field trips, sports, and enrichment activities in the performing and visual arts. The program also includes a year-round component featuring online tutoring, Saturday events, regular visits to schools, and communication with students’ schools and teachers. Our program launched in the summer of 2018 with one class of 15 Kindergarten students. One grade (15 students) will be added each summer until the program includes K-8th grade. In summer 2026, we will add a class – serving 135 students rising into grades 1 - 9. The primary goal of Horizons is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long-term success of students from underserved communities. The student/teacher ratio at Horizons is approximately 5:1. Please read more about Horizons on our website if you are interested in joining our team: https://www.horizonsatcarolinaday.org/ [https://www.horizonsatcarolinaday.org/] Position Overview: AFTERCARE SUPPORT A core component of our program is providing engaging, hands-on, project-based lessons for our students. We look for experienced, professional individuals with the ability to implement strategies to engage students in active learning through non-traditional methods in our six-week summer enrichment program. Each staff member must work as a team player to help fulfill the Horizons mission. It is our hope that Horizons staff members will return to the program for multiple summers as we continue to support our students and build community within the program. This position is full time during the six weeks of the program. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Aftercare Support areas of direct responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Caring for approximately students during the 3pm - 6pm window of our six-week summer enrichment program. * Help to develop and lead daily, active, hands-on activities involving play and art and sports * Set up and maintain interior and exterior spaces that create positive experiences. * Work in partnership with other aftercare support personnel and volunteers. * Supervise all daily snacks with the students. * Attend all training sessions prior to the start of the program. * Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working with elementary-age children. * Experience working with children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. * Strong passion for working with youth and making a difference in the lives of students from underserved communities. * Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. * Resume, background check, and drug screening required. Dates: June 15th-July 24th, 2026 Hours: 3:00pm - 6:00pm daily. In addition to the summer program, you will be invited to attend Saturday activities during the school year. School year opportunities may grow as the program expands. These activities will be separately compensated. Compensation: $1625 To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, outlining your skills, experience and interest in the program, to Jenny Tracy, Executive Director of Horizons at Carolina Day: jtracy@carolinaday.org Use subject line: “Horizons at CDS Aftercare Support” Horizons at Carolina Day is an equal opportunity employer. Americans with Disabilities Specifications Physical Demands: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The Aftercare Support Assistant is responsible for caring for students from 3pm to 6pm during a six-week summer program. Key duties include leading hands-on activities in art and sports, supervising snacks, and maintaining positive learning environments.