Position Description:

Hockaday is seeking a part-time staff member for its Lower School Afterschool Program, Happy Happenings. About 65 lower

school students, ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th grade, attend this afternoon program daily. Happy Happenings is held

on campus and is open from 2:45 until 6pm on weekdays, when Lower School is in session. Typically, there will be three to

five working team members each day at Happy Happenings. Schedule may be flexible depending upon the needs of the

school and the successful candidate.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of each student enrolled in the program

• Support children’s emotional and social development by encouraging understanding of others and positive selfconcepts

• Provide a positive, fun, and enjoyable after-school environment in which the students can relax and enjoy their time in

the program

• Perform daily tasks, such as serving snacks, organizing materials, organizing inside and outdoor activities, providing

active supervision with the children in attendance

• Recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous or dangerous situations

• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with Hockaday’s stated policies

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred

• Obtain and maintain current first aid and CPR certification

• Experience with child development and/or management of children a plus

• Basic understanding and ability to use i-Pads

• Well-developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with

young children, co-workers, and parents

• Personal characteristics include: Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, creativity,

energetic, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, persistence, problem-solving skills, loyalty, and congeniality are essential

• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and work independently

• Must be able to relate to children and respect each child as an individual

• Must have the ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School-required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks.

Training:

• Participate in all requisite School trainings before starting employment and throughout the school year.

• Attend required staff development and training sessions throughout the year

• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School

• Abide by Hockaday’s Code of Ethics and Conduct

• Commit to the ideals expressed in Hockaday’s Tenets of Staff Excellence

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Continually works in standard classroom conditions and climate, frequently works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate

• Uses close and distance vision, ability to observe students from various distances

• Frequently required to move around the classroom and position oneself to supervise children

• Works in an occasionally stressful environment, effectively dealing with a wide variety of challenges and a varied and diverse array of contacts

• Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions

• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members

About The Hockaday School:

The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds

who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. With an enrollment

of more than 1,100 students, The Hockaday School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent

girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools, it was founded over a century ago and

continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.

Hockaday’s faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in every grade benefit from outstanding

faculty and access to unmatched resources. Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters

with a comprehensive and rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the

diversity that is deeply valued by the school.

The Hockaday School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable

state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion,

national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to

be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description

reflects the administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts the administration’s right

to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may

exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying

this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related

duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully,

the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on

an “at-will” basis.