After School Program Assistant (2025-26 School Year)

Sewickley Academy is seeking to hire a part-time Assistant for our after-school program. The after school program operates between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Assistant is responsible for the supervision of students  in Grades 1-5. This role will supervise children to ensure continuity and quality of programming.

Responsibilities:

• Check the program's equipment and make sure it is adequate before the program starts.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Assist the Director in lesson planning, implementation, and evaluation of the After School Program.
• Work with other team members as needed.
• Ensure all children are signed in and out each day.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
• Report to Director with any problem which may occur with the children.
• Observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

As Pittsburgh’s longest-standing independent coeducational school (Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12), Sewickley Academy is distinguished by not only its rigorous academics and outstanding faculty, but also by its student-centered approach to learning and teaching, in which every child is challenged to explore and excel to his or her highest ability.

Sewickley Academy faculty and staff help to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning. We value and encourage different voices and opinions.

We work together as a team and interdepartmental teamwork is what keeps us engaged in the success of our school as a whole.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.