After School K-4 Care Assistant

About the school

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders. 

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community. 

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, and staff members to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a part-time After School K-4 Care Assistant for our Saints After School program for the 2025-2026 school year starting August 11, 2025.

Essential Duties

• Supervises and engages with children's play and projects
• Assists in group activities and transitions
• Prepares needed materials and supplies
• Observes playground and other activities to ensure safety at all times
• Prepares classroom and snack materials
• Maintains a neat and organized classroom and play area
• Assist in safe arrival and dismissal of students in the program
• Reports to director any problem which may occur with the children
• Circulates amongst group of students to build relationships with variety of children
• Supports during employee childcare on teacher workdays throughout the year and at start/end of academic year.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ensuring all classroom and playground areas are neat and organized
• Displaying a warm, positive attitude in interactions with children and fellow teachers
• Promoting and maintaining a safe, positive, and healthy social atmosphere for students
• Observing, recording and reporting on the behavior of individual children as required
• Supervising multiple children at a time and managing minor behavioral incidents as needed
• Displaying careful attention to childrens' needs
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education: High school degree required.

Experience: One year of previous professional childcare experience preferred.

Special Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Interested candidates should apply for this position on the St. Anne’s-Belfield’s Career Opportunities website.