Extended Care Leader
The Carey School
Location
San Mateo, California
Salary
$20 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Extended Care Leader will plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities for students in Preschool through 5th grade while ensuring a safe, caring, and enriching environment. Responsibilities also include providing academic support, leading group games and projects, and maintaining necessary records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience working with elementary age children and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to multitask effectively. Early Childhood Education or Child Development units are strongly preferred for this role.
Job description
Overview
The Carey School, a Preschool through 5th grade independent school in San Mateo, California, seeks an Extended Care Leader for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position involves supervising students in Preschool through 5th grade during after-school hours. The Extended Care Leader is accountable to the Auxiliary Programs Director.
Responsibilities
The Extended Care Leader assumes all responsibilities assigned by the Auxiliary Programs Director. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and supervising indoor and outdoor activities for Preschool-5th grade participants.
- Providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment for all students in their care.
- Communicating thoughtfully and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Following and implementing school safety and disciplinary measures and procedures.
- Preparing and leading outdoor group games and hands-on art and STEM projects.
- Providing homework assistance and academic support.
- Maintaining sign-in/out records and following all related procedures.
- Maintaining organization and cleanliness of after-school spaces and materials.
- Collaborating with colleagues to plan and implement programming.
- Demonstrating professionalism at all times by upholding the school's values and supporting its leadership.
- Operating in a friendly, flexible, and cooperative manner with all members of The Carey School community.
Qualifications
Experience working with elementary age children is required. Early Childhood Education/Child Development units are strongly preferred. Enthusiasm for games, outdoor play, and education. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Effective multitasker and self-starter.
Additional Information
Position Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt, School Year Hours: Flexible start between 2–3pm, ending at 6pm; some evening hours as needed Pay Range: $20-25 hourly, non-exempt position
The Carey School is committed to being an inclusive environment that supports the social emotional growth of all constituents and seeks candidates who value this endeavor. Interested applicants please send a cover letter that addresses your ability to fulfill the above job qualifications, and a resume to Laura Baran via jobs@careyschool.org with a subject line of “Extended Care Leader”.
