Extended School Day Assistant

LFCDS, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational independent day school serving 413 students from age two through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, academic rigor, and attention to individual needs. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Extended School Day Assistant to join our dynamic team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our school program in a Pre-K-8 environment and ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for young learners after the school day. The successful candidate will assist in the classroom, facilitate smooth transitions, and serve as an assistant on the Extended School Program team. Key Responsibilities Classroom Support: Collaborate with teachers to provide assistance with after school activities, while maintaining a supportive and engaging learning environment for children. Transition Assistance: Facilitate seamless transitions when dismissing from school. Recess Duties: Oversee outdoor recess activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive play environment. Behavioral Support: Assist in managing student behavior with effective classroom management that promotes a positive and respectful atmosphere. Communication: Maintain open, effective, and positive communication with colleagues and parents to ensure a collaborative and supportive educational environment for all. Qualifications Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting is preferred. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Patience, flexibility, and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment for young children. The hours for this position are from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to Abby Acuna , Head of Early Childhood ( View email address on click.appcast.io ) with the subject “ESP Assistant.” Mission Statement Through inspired teaching and partnership with families, Lake Forest Country Day School nurtures a love of learning and builds a foundation of strong character, preparing students to navigate their path with purpose. Core Beliefs Childhood is championed: We center all we do on what is best for our students, protecting and building upon the magic of these precious years. Community is our core: Honest and respectful relationships, formed through conversation and collaboration, build trust and a sense of belonging – honoring the dignity of every person. Curiosity is a gift: Wonder is an animating force that resides in every person and should be modeled and nurtured to stimulate self-discovery, spark innovation, and drive creativity. We aim high: Raising expectations activates the great potential we see in every person and elicits efforts that result in individual growth and the collective success of our community. Lake Forest Country Day School seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake Forest Country Day School