We're looking for energetic, dependable people who enjoy working with children to help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging after-school environment. Whether you're a college student, retiree, aspiring educator, or simply looking for a second job, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Extended Day Staff Member, you'll spend your afternoons leading games and activities, building relationships with students, and helping make the end of the school day a positive experience. You'll work alongside a supportive team and receive guidance from the Assistant Director of Latin 360°.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead games, crafts, and other fun, age-appropriate activities.
- Help create a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn and play.
- Supervise students in classrooms, gyms, playgrounds, and during transitions.
- Build positive relationships with students and serve as a caring role model.
- Help set up and clean up activity spaces.
- Work closely with your teammates to ensure each afternoon runs smoothly.
- Greet parents and guardians during dismissal and share updates when needed.
Pay & Schedule:
- Starting at $17.50 per hour
- Programs run Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Flexible scheduling is available—we're happy to work around school, another job, or other commitments.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with school-age children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or similar setting is preferred.
- Friendly, dependable, and patient.
- Enjoys being active and engaging with children indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
- Comfortable working as part of a collaborative team.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods. Able to run, climb stairs, bend, and kneel occasionally.
- Able to lift, move, and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and respond quickly to critical incidents to ensure student safety.
Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with school-age children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or similar setting
- Friendly, dependable, and patient
- Comfortable working actively with children indoors and outdoors throughout the year
- Comfortable working as part of a collaborative team
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods, run, climb stairs, bend, and kneel occasionally
- Able to lift, move, and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds
- Able to observe and respond quickly to critical incidents to ensure student safety
What We Do
Latin School of Chicago is a coeducational independent day school serving students from junior kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded in 1888, it provides a rigorous, innovative college-preparatory education in a diverse community. The school aims to inspire students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence, while emphasizing inquiry-based, personal, and inclusive liberal arts learning for every learner.
