Overview

The Kew-Forest School, a co-educational independent day school founded in 1918 in Forest Hill, New York serves a diverse population of approximately 215 students in Preschool (3-year-olds) through Grade 12. Kew-Forest is the longest-serving college preparatory school in Queens. Our community nurtures lifelong learners, our educators inspire young people, and our students support each other.

Kew-Forest is proud to enroll an astonishingly diverse student body representative of Queens and New York City, including approximately nine percent of whom are international students. Kew-Forest students have varied cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and many are multilingual. The School promotes diversity in its hiring process and is committed to supporting its inclusive community by hiring culturally diverse faculty to work with our equally diverse students and families.

At Kew-Forest, our mission is to do more than just educate – it is to deeply inspire. The Kew-Forest School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it enters its 108th year of operation. The individual who joins our community to fill this position must be energetic, creative, imaginative, and thoughtful in their approach to after-school programming as the School enters its era of Kew-Forest 2.0.

To support our community’s need for a safe and engaging end to the school day, we offer our Afterschool Care Program (“Afterschool”) for children in Pre-K through Grade 6. Designed with our Kew-Forest families in mind, the program provides a secure and nurturing environment where children can grow socially, physically, emotionally, and academically after school.

The Afterschool Program offers optional mini-course activities, such as Chess, Legos, Drama, and more. Early drop off (Morning Care) is also available with supervised play in the gym for parents who need to drop off their child before the school day begins.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and academic support to students in a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment.
• Facilitate Morning Care (7:30 am – 8:00 am) and Afterschool Program activities (including assisting with school dismissal procedures and escorting students to/from Afterschool/Mini-Course Activities.
• Support students with homework help, maintaining a productive learning environment.
• Engage children in structured and free-play activities (e.g., board games, group play).
• Supervise Morning Care from 7:30 am to 8:00 am and escort students to classrooms at the start of the school day.
• Uphold behavioral expectations with professionalism and flexibility.
• Maintain accurate student attendance logs.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, parents, and students, representing Kew-Forest professionally.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Other duties, as necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years’ of experience in an afterschool program, childcare, or other related field.
• Demonstrated ability to engage youth in recreational, artistic, and educational activities.
• Strong understanding of group/behavior management and positive youth development principles.
• Passion for creating high-quality, enriching experiences for children in Grades K-5.
• Professional, adaptable, and team-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enforce program policies while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Hours and Compensation: 

• Part-time Position

• • Morning Care   Monday-Friday   7:30 am to 8:00 am
  • Afterschool      Monday-Friday    3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Occasional Full Days                      8:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Full week commitment is preferred, but flexible arrangements may be considered.
• $20.00 per hour
• Reports to the Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs

To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Keesha Sterling, Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs at ksterling@kewforest.org.

To learn more about The Kew-Forest School, please visit our website: www.kewforest.org.

Accreditation

The Kew-Forest School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the New York State Department of Education. Kew-Forest is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), and the Guild of Independent Schools of New York (GISNY).

MISSION

We are The Kew-Forest School.

Our community nurtures lifelong learners from around the world.

Our educators inspire young people to think boldly and find their voices.

Our students support each other and explore thoughtfully as they shape the future.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Kew-Forest School believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, culture, background, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected classes or classifications. No employee or job applicant will be discriminated against in recruitment, compensation, promotion, or termination practices.