Auxiliary Program Team Members (2026- 2027 School Year)

About the School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven changemaker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities. Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.

Georgetown Day School’s (GDS) Office of Auxiliary Programs 
seeks staff to become part of its department (extended day programs) for the 2026-2027 school year.

GDS Auxiliary Programs Mission:

While participating in GDS Auxiliary Programs, children will explore, learn, and create through hands-on and interpersonal inquiry, gaining an appreciation for themselves, others, and the world. GDS Auxiliary Programs Team Members teach new skills and provide tools that enable children to develop into great people who strive to learn, understand, try new things, and care for others.

Position Description:

GDS seeks to hire several School Year Auxiliary Programs Team Members to support ongoing school year programming. We seek individuals with experience working with elementary and middle school-aged children (ages 4–13) who are prepared to challenge students academically, physically, and artistically and to establish authentic relationships with the children in the extended-day program. The ability to provide rich, mission-aligned, and creative content, to develop authentic relationships, to work collaboratively with colleagues, and to place children’s interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom are essential components of the job. 

Location: On-campus at 4200 Davenport Street NW, Washington, DC, 20016
Start Date: Immediate start (once cleared to work)
Type of Opportunity: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt 
Compensation: $21.32 to 31.90/hour, depending on years of experience (compensation for students starts at minimum wage)

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Potential Hours and Work Functions:

• Extended Day (M/T/W/H/F - 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

• Early Morning Grasshopper (M/T/W/H/F - 7:00 - 8:00 am)

• Break Camp (Various days throughout the school year - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

• Staff Childcare (Various days throughout the school year - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

• External Relations (Various evenings and weekends - various times)

These team members may plan weekly special activities to pique our students’ interests in a variety of ways.  

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise an activity with an assigned class for a particular age group.

• Supervise snacks and be aware of food allergies.

• Supervise off-campus activities

• Supervise outside vendors/groups during on-campus rentals.

• Supervise and facilitate free-choice activities and recess.

• Support enrichment classes

• If assigned, work at the extended day help desk and/or carline.

• Develop weekly lesson plans for free-choice classes, including submission of material requests, etc.

• Ensure that students are learning in creative, hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate ways.

• Incorporate opportunities for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and create

• Other duties as assigned

This position reports to the Director of GDS 360 Extended Day.

Qualifications:

• After School Program or Summer Camp work experience, or other equivalent professional experience working with children

• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or 90 Hour Child Care Certification preferred, but not required.

• Previous teaching experience 

• Ability to think on one’s feet

• Ability to work collaboratively

• Must enjoy working with children and demonstrate sound judgment

• Patience and a sense of humor

Preference will be given to staff who can work 5 days a week. Must be able to work at a minimum of 3 days per week.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.