After-School Teacher & Activities Coordinator

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking a part-time Out of School Time Counselor to support After School programs. Role covers September through June and summer months with a focus on safe, enriching activities for Pre-K through 8th grade.

The position involves leading activities, supervising children, coordinating with families, and collaborating with staff. Minimum education includes an Associate's Degree or a High School Diploma with relevant experience; pay ranges $21.13–$24.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree; and have three months experience working with school age children
• 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 per 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 relationships with families
• Other duties as assigned
• Research, plan and implement daily curriculum
• 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
• 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

Ability to supervise

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Project-based curriculum experience

Set clear limits

Work with special needs students

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Somerville Public Schools is seeking a part-time Out of School Time Counselor to support After School programs. Role covers September through June and summer months with a focus on safe, enriching activities for Pre-K through 8th grade.

The position involves leading activities, supervising children, coordinating with families, and collaborating with staff. Minimum education includes an Associate's Degree or a High School Diploma with relevant experience; pay ranges $21.13–$24.02 per hour.