After School Associate

Job Title: After School Associate               Date available: August 2026

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:

Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the afternoon role as a part-time BZ Beyond Associate. BZ Beyond is the after-school care program. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning in this independent Jewish day school

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the positive growth of children from nursery to 4th grade.
• Plan and facilitate afternoon activities such as crafts, building blocks, imaginative play, and time outside.
• Be responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children.
• Work collaboratively with other BZ Beyond staff as well as older student volunteers who assist in the BZ Beyond classrooms.
• Mentor and role model of Bernard Zell’s mission.
• Communicate regularly with the BZ Beyond Lead.
• Occasional full-day help with day-off camps throughout the school year.
• Set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms.

 
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• High School Diploma or Higher

Experience:

• Teaching and supervisory experience with young children is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with basic child development milestones and a drive to actively develop new skills in youth recreation and behavior management.
• Ability to lead and participate in recreational activities that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for groups of children from preschool through 4th grade.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to maintain a safe, organized, and positive environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Monday - Thursday, 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Friday 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Occasional help on days off from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. if available
• 10-month position beginning in late August

Compensation: Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. This is an hourly non-exempt position that pays $17.05 per hour. 
Benefits:
The position is not eligible for benefits.