After School Teacher (ASP)

Park School Corp; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 3,035,644 - 4,323,494; Part time

Job summary

Park School Corp in Brookline seeks an After-School Teacher for its program. This part-time position (10 months) involves planning and executing age-appropriate lessons while ensuring the safety and emotional development of students.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience with Early Childhood, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. The role entails a flexible schedule for afternoon sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience teaching Early Childhood.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Motivation for professional development

Ability to learn Google tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Overview

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 requires working with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals. The schedule is 2:00‑6:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 1:00‑6:00 on Wednesday; and 11:00‑6:00 on Friday. The role demands expertise in the social and emotional needs of this age group and balancing academic excellence with 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 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 & 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 (e.g., 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), including during day‑to‑day responsibilities and in case of emergency
• The ability to position oneself (e.g., stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down) in order to support studentsThe ability to work outdoors, year‑round, in variable weather conditions
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead
• The ability to occasionally move transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this role is $26.71 hourly. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and 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.

Legal Requirements

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.