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Elementary Afterschool & Enrichment Program Leader School-Year Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison's public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more! The MSCR Afterschool Elementary Team is looking for creative, friendly, and reliable people with lots of energy and patience to create a fun and safe experience for kids during after-school time. You and another adult will be in charge of managing a classroom and leading activities for a group of up to 20 elementary students. Students are dismissed from school and check in with their group leaders until parents check them out. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into summer. Come join us! Program Leaders are responsible for: Planning and leading indoor and outdoor activities for your classroom of up to 20 students at a time Keeping students safe and accounted for at all times using a tracking system Helping students with math and reading skills Following a daily schedule Overseeing snack time Helping students calm down when upset and re-engage Helping problem-solve when issues arise Supervising students on field trips, including swimming and outdoor activities Maintaining a clean and organized classroom Communicating with supervisor and coworkers in a professional manner Interacting with parents as needed Learning and practicing emergency procedures and drills Other duties as assigned Program Locations & Staff Shift times - not all schools may have openings Staff shift times for these schools: Mondays: 12:45pm, and Tuesday-Friday: 2:00pm. Staff end at 5:45pmEmerson (East) - 2421 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704 Hawthorne (East) - 3344 Concord Ave, Madison, WI 53714 Lincoln (South) - 909 Sequoia Trail, Madison, WI 53713 Lowell (East) - 401 Maple Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Mendota (North) - 4002 School Rd, Madison, WI 53704 Midvale (West) - 502 Caromar Dr, Madison, WI 53711 Nuestro Mundo (East) - 4201 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716 Southside (South) - 501 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713 Staff shift times for these schools: Mondays: 1:30pm, and Tuesday-Friday: 3:00pm. Staff end at 6:00pmAnana (formerly Falk) (West) - 6323 Woodington Way, Madison, WI 53711 (near Vitense) Henderson (formerly Glendale) (Southeast) - 1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716 (near Lafollette) Lake View (North) - 1802 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704 Lindbergh (North) - 4500 Kennedy Rd, Madison, WI 53704 Orchard Ridge (West) - 5602 Russett Rd, Madison, WI 53711 Sandburg (North) - 4114 Donald Dr, Madison, WI 53704 Schenk (East) - 230 Schenk St, Madison, WI 53714 Program Dates: Training week: Monday, August 24 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Monday through Friday) Program Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 (Monday through Friday, see calendar*) *MSCR is a department of MMSD and follows the school-year calendar. For a complete list of staff workdays including professional development, full-day events, and holidays/days off, please review the MSCR Elementary Team school-year calendar For people interested in working during the summer, training week begins Monday, June 14, 2027 Hours/week: 18.5Payrate: 16.00 - 17.40 /hour
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Reliable work attendance
  • Professional communication
  • Can adapt quickly and remain calm in serious situations
  • Wants to learn new skills to support students and their experience
  • High school students or older
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior work experience in a similar role
  • Classroom support experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish or HmongCPR, First aid
  • Bachelor's Degree or some college
  • For more information, please contact Erica Pape: empape@madison.k12.wi.us

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Level

Mid

Location

Madison, WI

Occupation

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

16 days ago

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