After-School Lead Instructor (PreK–5) – Flexible Hours

Young World Physical Education; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 37,525 - 48,904; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, Massachusetts, seeks an Extended Day Lead Instructor for after-school programs in elementary schools. The role is part-time with a 2:15–6:00 PM schedule, 3 days a week (with possible five days) and additional hours on early release days.

Pay ranges from $27.24 to $35.50 per hour, with an incentive program of up to $1,000. The position requires planning time, classroom activity leadership, and the ability to support diverse learners from PreK to Grade 5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 months of experience preferred, not required.
• Associate’s Degree and 9 months of experience preferred, not required.
• 12 months of experience working with school-age children required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and leading weekly activities for students. Up to two hours/wk planning time will be provided within the 2:30‑6:00 PM work hours.
• Must be flexible, creative and committed to meeting the needs of children in grades PreK‑Grade 5 in an after-school program setting.
• Engage and interact appropriately with students, set age-appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students’ individual strengths and needs.
• Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school. This includes daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning program materials to dedicated storage areas.
• May require supervision of middle and high school volunteers.
• May be required to support at other Extended Day Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.
• Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students.
• Model and teach age‑appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques to students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education.
• The position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family events.
• Attendance at monthly team meetings which may take place outside of the program hours.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Planning activities

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

12 months experience

Job description

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, Massachusetts, seeks an Extended Day Lead Instructor for after-school programs in elementary schools. The role is part-time with a 2:15–6:00 PM schedule, 3 days a week (with possible five days) and additional hours on early release days.

Pay ranges from $27.24 to $35.50 per hour, with an incentive program of up to $1,000. The position requires planning time, classroom activity leadership, and the ability to support diverse learners from PreK to Grade 5.