Children's School Worker - Federal Work Study Only

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Job Type

Part-time, Temporary

Description

You must be Federal Work Study eligible to apply for this position. You can determine if you're eligible by logging into the financial aid portal. If, after checking the portal, you still have questions, please reach out to the Stephens College Financial Aid Office at finaid@stephens.edu. Thank you!

Work Study Students provide part-time support within CSSC. They assist with student supervision and daily routines in morning care, afternoon extended day, nap time coverage, and transitions. These roles are essential in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment for preschool and elementary students.

Responsibilities: AM Extended Day (7:30-8:20 AM)-2 workers each day

• Arrive by7:25 AM to clock in and prepare for student arrival.
• Set up tables with approved extended day materials (e.g., blocks, Legos, art supplies, games).
• Ensure that only materials marked for extended day use are accessible.
• Maintain a calm, supervised indoor environment (playground is closed during AM extended day).
• Guide students with breakfast routines (eat first, then play).
• Begin clean-up at 8: 10 AM; ensure all students participate and that materials are properly stored.
• Escort elementary students to Room 107 at 8:15 AM and supervise until 8:20 AM
• (students must always be supervised).
• Escort preschool students to their classrooms following the elementar y group.
• Maintain active supervision and avoid cell phone use unless explicitly permitted by a teacher.

Elementary (8:20 AM)

• Accompany students walking to their classrooms.

PM Extended Day (3:40-5:30 PM) (2 workers)

• Provide active supervision during unstructured playtime both indoors and on the playground.
• Remain attentive and mobile, positioning yourself to always see and support students.
• Enforce playground safety rules:

Snack Time (4:30-4:45 PM):

• Serve dry snack foods and water; monitor handwashing before snack.
• Snack is only for enrolled preschool and elementary students.
• Students may take snack if picked up during this time.

Nap Coverage (12:30-2:15 PM)

• Assist students in preparing for rest with personal items (blanket, pillow, stuffed animal).
• Support teachers during story time and help settle students.
• Monitor nap time and offer quiet comfort (e.g., back rubbing) to help children fall asleep.
• Maintain silence during nap time-no phone use. Homework may be done only after students are asleep.
• Support students as they begin to wake up around 2:15 PM.

Requirements

General Expectations

• Always maintain direct supervision of students.
• Use of cell phones during work time is strictly prohibited unless approved by a supervisor.
• Demonstrate responsibility, maturity, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Adhere to all school policies, safety procedures, and expectations for conduct.