After School Program Support Staff - Part-Time

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.

At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

2025–2026 Dwight Clubhouse Support Staff – 94th Street Campus

A clubhouse support staff position is available for the 2025/26 school year over at the new Dwight 94th Street campus. Dwight Club House is open to preschool 3s - grade 4. This daily drop-in program is designed to extend the day to 5:30 p.m.  We seek someone to support students in a structured but relaxed alternative to our other after-school offerings. Students can read, play with friends, draw, and enjoy board games and gross motor activities.

Start Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 - Friday, June 5, 2026.

Off Days: These are days when the school is closed per the school calendar and are not paid.

Salary Range: $20-$25 based on experience.

Hourly Position: Two shifts available: 2:30–5:30 PM and 3:30–5:30 PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a professional representative of Dwight School in all interactions with staff, parents, students, and community members.
• Follow and uphold all policies outlined in the School Handbook.
• Support students with their homework, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Actively engage with students throughout all activities and transitions.
• Establish and maintain consistent rules and routines to ensure a safe, structured environment for all students in your care.
• Plan and lead creative, enriching activities for students who complete their homework early.
• Accurately track student attendance and regularly update the front desk/security with current attendance records for Clubhouse sign-out and dismissal.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Clubhouse environment that supports student learning and development.

Job Requirements:

• Adhere to Article 48 Department of Health requirements, including but not limited to annual physical examination, immunization records, and child care training.
• Basic computer skills are required.

• Essential physical requirements of the position include but are not limited to - standing for extended periods of time, use of stairs to move about the building, lifting and carrying materials and/or boxes up to 20 lbs.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.