Afterschool Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Afterschool Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the safe arrival, supervision, and engagement of students enrolled in Code Ninjas’ afterschool pickup and care program. This role ensures a positive, structured, and fun environment where children feel supported while participating in STEM activities, homework time, and the Code Ninjas curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Supervision & Safety

• Supervise children ages 5–14 in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

• Ensure all safety protocols and Code Ninjas standards are consistently followed.

• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and parent sign-in/out tracking.

• Monitor student behavior and implement positive reinforcement strategies.

2. Afterschool Pickup & Transportation Coordination

• Assist with daily school pickups (if applicable based on scheduling).

• Ensure all pickup lists, permissions, and transportation logs are accurate and up-to-date.

• Safely escort students into the center and ensure proper transition into Code Ninjas programs.

3. Program Support & Engagement

• Support Senseis (instructors) with classroom transitions and activity setup.

• Engage with ninjas during structured learning, play breaks, homework time, and STEM activities.

• Participate in Code Ninjas curriculum activities as needed.

• Help maintain a fun, positive, and inclusive environment.

4. Communication & Customer Service

• Greet families warmly during pickup and provide daily updates as needed.

• Communicate any student concerns, incidents, or behavior issues to the Center Director promptly.

• Build strong relationships with parents and ninjas to promote retention and program satisfaction.

5. Center Operations Support

• Assist with snack distribution, cleanliness, and maintaining an organized workspace.

• Help prepare materials, set up learning areas, and support special events or workshops.

• Follow all closing procedures when scheduled for evening shifts.

About Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas is the world’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise, where kids transform into creators by learning coding, robotics, game development, and STEM skills in a fun, high-energy environment.