After School Teacher (ASP)

The Park School - Brookline, MA; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 30,356 - 43,234; Part time

Job summary

The Park School - Brookline, MA, is seeking a part-time After-School Teacher for its vibrant Pre-K to Grade 8 community. This role involves implementing engaging activities while fostering students' social and emotional growth.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in Early Childhood education, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position requires strong communication skills and creativity. The hourly rate is $26.71, with additional benefits to be discussed upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience teaching Early Childhood.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons.
• Guide students in social-emotional development.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google tools

Veracross

Atlas

Job description

Overview

The Park School is a Pre‑K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park’s program is academic excellence, combining high standards of scholarship with encouragement for each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park’s faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become a contributing member of the community.

The After‑School Teacher is a member of the school’s after‑school program and reports to the Director of After‑School Operations. This part‑time, 10‑month position involves working with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals. The hours are 2:00‑6:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 1:00‑6:00 on Wednesday; and 11:00‑6:00 on Friday. The position requires expertise in the social and emotional needs of this age group and the ability to balance encouraging academic excellence and intellectual growth with the importance of learning through play.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement age‑appropriate lessons and activities for ASP students in the Lower Division.
• Guide students in their social‑emotional development, maintaining expectations and providing support for positive and productive student behavior.
• Actively engage and interact with ASP students.
• Assure the safety and well‑being of ASP students at all times.
• Regularly communicate with families, colleagues, and administrators regarding students’ development at ASP.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience teaching Early Childhood.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and learning and experience in working in a culturally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in writing student comments, communications to parents, and other school‑related documents.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and a positive attitude that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.
• Motivation for and interest in professional development.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• The ability to effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict in a timely manner.
• Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school, such as Veracross, Atlas, etc.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30‑minute periods of time.
• The ability to traverse on and across variable surfaces (level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• The ability to lead, supervise, and accompany students to all areas of the school campus, including all indoor and outdoor areas, during day‑to‑day responsibilities and in case of emergency.
• The ability to position oneself (stand, sit, crouch, kneel) to support students.
• The ability to work outdoors, year‑round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
• The ability to occasionally move or drag transport up to 25 lbs.
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is $26.71. Additional benefits will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Park is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.