Recess & After Care Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Recess & After Care Coach

Dwight-Englewood Lower School

Working under the supervision of the Assistant Principal and the D-E 360 Program Director, the Lower School is looking for a full-time Recess & After Care Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Dwight-Englewood Lower School is a place where adults encourage children to embrace every aspect of childhood while paying close attention to each students’ growth and progress. We partner closely with families to ensure the academic, social, and physical well-being of students.

Coaches play an essential role in fostering a safe, inclusive, active, and joyful environment for all students. They provide oversight and guidance for students during lunch, recess, dismissal, after school care, and other key transitions. Working in close partnership with students, faculty, administration, and the after school staff, this role supports a positive culture during the school day and extends that into our after-school program to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold the mission and core values of the Dwight-Englewood School

• Model and teach safe, inclusive play for students in preschool through Grade 5

• Facilitate a variety of structured and unstructured games, sports, and activities that encourage both competitive and cooperative play

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure a consistent and supportive approach to student supervision

• Maintain and organize recess equipment and supplies

• Support student wellbeing during lunch, recess, after-school, and other unstructured times

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development for children ages 3–11

• Strong ability to guide, support, and engage children during play

• Knowledge of age-appropriate conflict resolution strategies for children

• CPR/First Aid and concussion protocol certification preferred (training provided)

• Familiarity with, or a willingness to learn, the Responsive Classroom approach

Hours and Compensation:

• Monday through Friday from 10:30am - 6:30pm

• This is a 10-month position. New faculty orientation begins in mid to late-August and the school year concludes in late-June.

• The compensation is an annual salary of $41,000 along with a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk up and down the stairs, and use hands to finger. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and reach with their hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This role also requires the employee to be outdoors and physically mobile during all seasons of the year. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.