Afterschool Crew Lead - Bring the Energy & Love for Kids!

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Their Families While Having FUN as Part of a Collaborative Team!
Would you like to:
✅ Work for an organization that truly values you as an individual?
✅ Lead a vibrant afterschool program where learning meets joy?
✅ Be part of a collaborative, respectful, and supportive team?
✅ Enjoy great benefits, growth opportunities, and a competitive salary?
🏫 About Us:Seven Oaks Academy has been a pillar in the Gwinnett County community since 1988. Now located in Lawrenceville, GA, we’re proud to offer a warm, Montessori-inspired learning environment that prioritizes respect, accountability, creativity, and teamwork. We’re growing and excited to expand our afterschool programming under your leadership!

Duties

We’re seeking a vibrant, reliable, and mission-aligned Afterschool Coordinator to lead our program for children ages 2–10. This individual will manage daily operations of the afterschool program, ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging space where students thrive and families feel supported.

🎯 Core Responsibilities:Program Leadership Student Engagement

• Plan and implement enriching afterschool activities aligned with Montessori and play-based learning principles.
• Cultivate a safe, welcoming, and joyful atmosphere that supports students' emotional and social development.
• Supervise children during snack time, academic support, and enrichment blocks (arts, STEM, sports, etc.).
• Ensure appropriate behavior management strategies that align with our respectful and positive discipline approach.

Administrative Oversight

• Maintain accurate attendance and child check-in/out records.
• Ensure alignment with licensing standards and school policies.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding schedules, student behavior, and upcoming activities.

Team Collaboration

• Support assistant teachers or volunteers involved in the afterschool program.
• Attend regular team meetings and professional development workshops.
• Foster a culture of grace, courtesy, and shared ownership within the school community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (minimum); Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
Must meet Georgia Bright from the Start requirements for Group Leader or higher.
Minimum 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare or afterschool program.
CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Passion for early childhood education and student success.
Physically able to lift 40 lbs, engage in outdoor play, and move freely throughout the classroom and playground.

Nice To Haves

Montessori or Reggio Emilia experience.
Fluent in Spanish.
Familiarity with Brightwheel or other early childhood software.
Experience coordinating events, clubs, or community projects.

Benefits

Monthly “Team Member of the Month” Recognition
Team Bonding Experiences Community Service Projects
Comfortable, Casual Uniforms
Opportunities for growth, training, and internal promotion

About Us

Seven Oaks Academyis a Montessori preschool in Lilburn, Georgia. Our mission is to plant seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more.
We celebrate each child's individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children's developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.

Why do so many families choose Montessori?

Individualized learning

Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.

Whole child education

Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.

Empowered by choice

Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.

Supported by research

Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori.

Visit www.sevenoaksacademy.org for more information about our school.