After School Programming Staff Member

Are you someone who brings patience, playfulness, and a passion for working with kids? Then you might be the next great addition to our After School Programming (ASP) team at Princeton Friends School.

As a key part of our vibrant ASP team, you’ll help bring joy, creativity, and structure to students’ afternoons, playing a vital role in shaping engaging, meaningful after school experiences that inspire curiosity, connection, and fun.

At Princeton Friends School, all of our faculty and staff work collaboratively to actively bring to life our school’s mission:

Drawing on a rich tradition of Quaker values and practices, Princeton Friends School is committed to creating a diverse, vibrant learning community in which young people engage their natural curiosity, discover and express their individual voices and gifts, acquire intellectual, physical, artistic, and life skills, and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Princeton Friends both prepares students for the world that is and models possibilities for the society they will one day help to create.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Director of After School Programming, our After School Programming team members will:

Set the stage for fun and focus by preparing a welcoming, organized space that supports a diverse mix of students from PreK–8th grade—creating room to move, play, and thrive.
Stay sharp and detail-driven by accurately tracking attendance and departures to ensure every student is accounted for, distributing snacks with attention to dietary and medical needs, and helping keep ASP paperwork in order.
Bring the fun while keeping things flowing—whether it’s supervising a lively game, a quiet craft session, or group projects during homework time.
Lead with empathy and clarity as you help guide student behavior, model respect and kindness, and support positive peer interactions.
Support students’ well-being by maintaining a safe, supportive environment where every child feels seen and valued.
Respond calmly and confidently to minor health-related needs—documenting and reporting with care and professionalism.
Jump in with flexibility and team spirit to support additional needs and responsibilities as they arise.

What You Bring:

You are someone who:

Has 3–5 years (or more) of experience with PK-8th grade-aged children and a deep respect for their capabilities (experience in a Quaker school or camp a plus!)
Loves and respects children and believes that teachers and families should work together in support of them
Brings creativity, patience, and a sense of joy to your work
Is able to work independently, and equally values and seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A customer service-oriented approach to working with families
Believes that outdoor play is essential and will embrace splashing in puddles and making mud pies alongside your students
Holds a CPR and First Aid certification (can be obtained upon hire)
Has the organizational skills needed to manage both supporting students and administrative responsibilities
Is eager to build relationships across differences and support an inclusive, anti-bias learning environment
Speaks Spanish or Mandarin (a plus!)

Physical requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer or other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, including regularly setting up tables, chairs, and other equipment.

Scheduling Requirements & Compensation:

The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Friday from 12:30-6:00 p.m. with additional (flexible) hours on non-federal holidays and observances for Holiday Camp, though additional hours and responsibilities may be possible for the right candidate.

Compensation for this position is $15.49 per hour.

To Apply:

At Princeton Friends School, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all students, educators, and staff can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe that our school is strengthened by the variety of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences represented within it, and we seek to build a team that reflects the diversity of the students and families we serve.

Our approach to inclusion is grounded in ongoing dialogue, reflection, and learning, with particular attention to issues of race, identity, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are also committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment, including providing reasonable accommodations as needed. You can request an accommodation alongside your application.

Apply by emailing a cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional references to jobs@princetonfriends.org. Please include (1) the title of the position in the subject line of your email and (2) where you found the position posting in your cover letter. Please email all documents in PDF format.