Extended Day Toddler Support Staff
EXTENDED DAY SUPPORT STAFF - TODDLERS (PART-TIME)
Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. We seek to create an inclusive and accepting community where adults are empowered to design educational experiences for students that are deep and learner-centered. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers, administrators, and staff members who are committed to equity and social justice, who are comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. We are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity and agency while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students.
THE POSITION
Hawken School is seeking a professional, thoughtful, and caring individual for a part-time position working with toddlers (18 months–3 years). This extended day support role requires up to 15 hours per week (3 hours per weekday), for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working in an after-school environment with our youngest students.
THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide respectful and responsive care for students’ needs including diapering, serving snacks, nurturing, and supervising play
- Support a healthy, engaging community of students and adults
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and practice diligent supervision of children
- Maintain accurate records of children checking in and signing out
- Engage with parents and guardians picking up their children
QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, or a field related to child development, is preferred but not required.
- A joyful enthusiasm for toddler learners
- Demonstrated competence with young children
- An understanding of the developmental needs of children ages 18 months–3 years
- Flexibility, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor
- Eagerness to bring new ideas to enhance the program
THE SCHOOL
Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduces its successor to a higher plane of life,” Hawken School is a coeducational independent day school with 1,600 students in toddler through grade 12. Our four campuses are located within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland, and an urban extension center in the city’s museum district provides a demanding and integrated course of study in a diverse and dynamic environment.
To learn more about us, visit www.hawken.edu.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a resume, references, and a cover letter to: ReGinae Reynolds, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at reginae.reynolds@hawken.edu.
Hawken School is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.