Primer is a growing network of K–8 schools restoring the timeless foundations of American education. Inspired by the original teaching primers that shaped a nation of readers, thinkers, and builders, our schools begin with what has always worked, and build for what lies ahead. Close-knit learning environments. Skilled educators. A culture that takes kids seriously as learners and leaders.
Primers shaped the first 200 years of American children. Primer will ready them for the next.
Primer is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Aftercare Program Guide to manage and engage students during the after school program.
The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children between kindergarten to 8th grade, fostering a safe and fun environment, and contributing positively to the school community.
Part-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM, during the school year
Compensation: $26.67 per hour
Student Safety Commitment: Student safety is Primerʼs most important responsibility to families. It is critical that Aftercare Guides know where students are at all times, understand emergency procedures, and ensure that every student is safely picked up by an authorized person.
Supervise and engage all students enrolled in the Aftercare program.
Ensure student safety at all times by knowing the location of all students and following authorized pick-up protocols.
Implement structured daily programming aligned to the aftercare schedule.
While schedule is subject to change, it may include:
Opening Circle: snack time and daily connection
Physical Activity: staff-led activities that supports healthy movement and teamwork
Academics: student-choice academic time (e.g., educational boardgames, reading, book clubs)
Skill-Building Activities: games and challenges that promote real-life skills
Adapt activities to meet the needs of your group and the space available
Build positive relationships and maintain respectful communication with students, families, and school staff
Understand and follow emergency and safety protocols outlined by the school leadership
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming aftercare environment
High school diploma or higher
Prior experience working with children and creating engaging, age-appropriate activities
Communicates clearly and professionally with students, families, and school staff
Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and a positive attitude
Can effectively manage time and resources to create a smooth and enjoyable aftercare experience
Willing and able to complete state database fingerprinting, a background check and Mandatory Abuse Reporting training
Primer is a mission-first company. We believe our mission is the highest-leverage way we can create positive change. In service of that, we keep work centered on mission execution and avoid social or political activism at work that’s unrelated to the mission. If that energizes you, we’d love to see you apply.
Our goal is simple: free the next generation of kids to be more ambitious, more creative, and to think for themselves. To do that, we're creating a new education system, centered around microschools.
We started Primer because standard schools can’t possibly make space for every kid’s curiosities. But a small school connected to a big network can. When you enroll in a Primer Microschool, you step into a whole world of ideas and projects, questions and conversations. You’ll meet new friends who share your interests and work together on challenges or in classes to sharpen your skills. Our goal with Primer isn’t to teach you everything under the sun—it’s actually the opposite. We want you to go deep on whatever it is that drives you. Because we think passion is the surest path to learning. And the world could use more of it.
