Welcome to the Orleans After School Activities Program. We are a non-profit organization providing after school care to Orleans students from Kindergarten through 12 years of age. As a non-profit organization, parental involvement is crucial to our existence. We look forward to working with you and your children to provide a nurturing, safe and fun environment. We hope this handbook will be a useful reference for you. Please feel free to discuss any concerns or suggestions that you may have with the Orleans After School Activities Program staff or Board of Directors at any time.
The Staff and Board of Directors
OASAP, Inc.
Purpose
The Orleans After School Program(Orleans ASAP Inc.) was established to offer working families quality after school care for students attending school in Orleans in Kindergarten through age 14. Our 501(c)(3) Non Profit status states clearly that a minimum of 85% of our enrolled students must be the children of gainfully employed parents or those currently seeking employment.
Mission
The goal of the Orleans After School Program is to provide a safe, nurturing, creative and fun environment for children of working parents afterschool. We believe in offering a variety of activities to respond to varying ages and developmental levels, in order to correlate to the needs of our students. Activities children may participate in may include:
Arts and Crafts Projects
Manipulatives
Cooking
Sports
Outside Activities
Drama and Music
Homework Support
We encourage children to work together, make new friendships and make appropriate choices.
Teachers are always available to help provide children with the skills needed to deal with others and solve problems in a positive and appropriate manner.
Enrolling Your Child
Before enrolling your child please feel free to visit our program to ask questions and meet the staff that will be working with your child. When enrolling your child in the program, you must fill out the pre-registration form (located on the FORMS page) and return it to the OASAP office.
School Year Tuition
First Child Daily Rate: $24
Sibling Rate: $21
~ NOW HIRING!
Lower Cape After School Program is seeking to hire a Group Leader to join our amazing team. Help us make a positive difference in the lives of our children and their families. See how quickly you will become a part of our wonderful community of teachers and care givers. Leave work each day feeling rewarded and appreciated for simply being you!
Hours of work are 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 6 months experience working with school age children. Pay to be determined by experience level. Applicants should email resume with a cover letter.
We are seeking applicants with
-experience working with children in grades K-5 in a structured, recreational setting.
-After school and/or camp experience preferred.
-Enthusiasm, creativity, positive attitude, initiative, strong work ethic, and flexibility.
-Experience in planning and running a variety of group activities such as arts and crafts, gym/outdoor games, music, science, drama, etc.
-Commitment to quality and the desire to make a difference for children and families.
-Ability to make a commitment for the school year.
(Opportunity for Summer employment if interested)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour