After-School Program Lead & Activities Coach

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking candidates to join the Somerville Community Schools Program, providing After School and Out of School Time Care for Pre-K through 8th grade. The role covers school year duties September–June, including group activities, supervision, and curriculum planning, with summer responsibilities outlined as well.

Position is part time (up to 19 hours weekly), non-benefits eligible, and requires CORI clearance.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of an Associate’s Degree; and have three months experience working with school age children; or
• Hold a High School Diploma and have nine months experience working with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age child care program
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 health and safety of the children
• Ability to cooperatively team teach
• Build positive relationship with families
• Other duties as assigned
• Research, plan and implement daily curriculum to promote development
• Purchase materials and supplies
• Serve and record nutritious snacks daily
• Submit daily lesson plans two weeks in advance to Administration
• Other duties as assigned
• Orient substitutes and new staff as necessary
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Communicate regularly with Administration
• Attend monthly meetings and a least 10 hours of in-service workshops
• Participate in parent meetings and events
• Other duties as assigned
• Attend initial camp orientation, trainings, and assist with camp set up
• Explain daily schedules, clubs and field trips during Group Meeting Time
• Maintain updated schedule of events
• Review camp rules, regulations and expectations
• Set expectations for maintenance of all camp supplies and materials
• Other duties as assigned
• 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

Skills

Supervision of children

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Somerville Public Schools is seeking candidates to join the Somerville Community Schools Program, providing After School and Out of School Time Care for Pre-K through 8th grade. The role covers school year duties September–June, including group activities, supervision, and curriculum planning, with summer responsibilities outlined as well.

Position is part time (up to 19 hours weekly), non-benefits eligible, and requires CORI clearance.