After School Staff

The Siena School in Silver Spring seeks a dedicated after-school staff member to supervise students from 3:15-6:15 pm Monday through Friday. We are looking for a highly collaborative individual who believes in students who learn differently and is able to build positive relationships within a warm and supportive environment.

The Siena School prepares bright, college-bound students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, to become confident, curious learners who understand their personal strengths and gain the tools and strategies to excel. Our after school program creates space for students to complete their homework and to engage in creative activities where they can socialize with peers. The director is part of a team of three adults who support students with organization as they complete homework and nurture an environment of fun and positivity. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the school’s mission and culture, promoting a positive, inclusive school climate

• Through a restorative justice lens, support student adherence to school expectations
• Establish and maintain good relationships with varying stakeholders
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with families
• Communicate with faculty and staff at the other campuses as needed
• Complete paperwork documenting attendance & coordinate with business office
• Maintain Maryland med tech certification and first aid training and undertake these responsibilities on a daily basis
• Willingness to be trained to drive the small school bus is preferred

Qualification Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience and comfort with working in a diverse environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Reliable, flexible, and detail oriented
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and work effectively as a team player
• Ability to think independently and take initiative 
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a calm and professional manner

Salary Information: The position is compensated at $25 per hour.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@thesienaschool.org. No phone inquiries please.

About The Siena School

The Siena School (www.thesienaschool.org) has two campuses, one in Oakton, VA, which opened in fall, 2021, and one in Silver Spring, Maryland, which is in its 17th year. Both campuses are experiencing expanding enrollment. The Siena School has become a national leader in educating bright, college-bound students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences. Siena enrolls approximately 40% students of color. The school focuses on the professional development of its staff who are regularly published and have presented at national and international conferences, including the NAIS Annual Conference. Siena is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Siena School is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply. Submit resume and cover letter to jobs@thesienaschool.org

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