26-27 Afterschool FT Lead Teacher (West Somerville)

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Somerville (MA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 44,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS in Somerville, MA, seeks an experienced after-school program staff member to lead activities, supervise children, and implement a varied curriculum for Pre-K through 8th grade. The role supports both school-year and summer programming and requires collaboration with families and administration.

The position is part-time (up to 25 hours/week), onsite in Somerville, with duties including planning, safety, and family engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field, plus six months of school-age experience.
Associate’s degree with 3 months of school-age experience or credits toward an Associate’s and nine months of experience with school-age children.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise activities for small and large groups.
Plan and implement daily curriculum aligned with Somerville Public School standards.
Maintain safe, healthy classroom environments and document lesson plans.
Supervise substitutes and participate in weekly team meetings.
Support summer programming with camp activities and schedules.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Team teaching

Child engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Child Development

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Somerville Community Schools Program provides After School and Out of School Time Care in the Somerville Public Schools. We operate After School programs from dismissal until end of program including early release days; full day programs during school vacation weeks and during summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Somerville children in grades Pre-K through 8.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

School Year Responsibilities (Months of September – June)

Teaching:

Lead small and large group activities.
Supervise and interact with children.
Discipline children in accordance with SCAP policy.
Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies.
Follow program procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children.
Ability to cooperatively team teach.
Build positive relationship with families.
Other duties as assigned.

Programming:

Research, plan and implement daily curriculum, to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance to Somerville Public School curriculum
Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with SCAP procedures
Serve and record nutritious snacks daily
Submit daily lesson plans two weeks in advance to Administration
Other duties as assigned

Staff Supervision:

Orient substitutes and new staff as necessary
Attend weekly team meetings
Communicate regularly with Administration
Attend monthly meetings and a least 10 hrs. of in-service workshops
Participate in parent meetings and events
Other duties as assigned

Summer Months Responsibilities (Months of July - August)

The following outline is not all-inclusive but is meant to give a general sense of the position during the summer.

Pre-Camp Session:

Attend initial camp orientation, trainings, and assist with camp set up
Orientation of students to your group
Explain daily schedules, clubs and field trips during Group Meeting Time
Maintain updated schedule of events
Review camp rules, regulations and expectations (including proper storage of camp belongings)
Set expectations for maintenance of all camp supplies and materials
Other duties as assigned

Daily Responsibilities:

Supervision of campers during breakfast, lunch and post camp blocks
Supervise campers during bus / van rides
Ensure group arrives on time to scheduled activities
Assist Specialists in clubs; model and participate in recreation and other group activities
Participate in daily counselor/staff meetings for planning
Resolve, or seek assistance for, behavior management issues
Plan and implement activities when necessary if a club is cancelled

Physical Requirements: (July through June)

During a typical workday, incumbent will perform functions that will be necessary to have a strong overall level of strength and physical ability.
The incumbent will be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking, seeing, hearing, walking, and swimming.
The incumbent will be expected to exert a moderate level of standing, sitting, walking, swimming, lifting, carrying, pushing/ pulling, bending, climbing and kneeling.
The essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have six months of experience working with school-age children
Associate’s degree and 3 months of experience working with school-age children in a supervised childcare setting or have credits towards an Associate’s and relevant experience and nine months of experience with school age children including three months in a supervised childcare setting.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience actively participating with project based curriculum.
Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students.
Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.
Ability work with students with special educational or emotional needs.

Terms of Employment:

Position Type: Up to 25 hours per week
Schedule: September - June
FLSA Classification: NonExempt
Union Status: SCS UAW
Benefits: Benefits Eligible position

Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: School Director(s) of Out of School Time

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$23.83 to $32.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

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