Afterschool Educator: Growth, Homework & Play

Kinsley Power Systems; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) in Cambridge is seeking an Afterschool Teacher to design and implement a developmentally sound curriculum for children after school. You will plan activities, support homework, and link school-day learning to afterschool experiences.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Head Teacher and Afterschool Manager, engage families, and ensure safety and inclusivity in a busy program environment while adhering to DHSP policies and EEC regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with experience or training in child development.
• First Aid/CPR certified or willing to complete within 6 months.
• Pass background checks (CORI, SORI, DCF, fingerprinting).

Responsibilities

• Design a developmentally sound afterschool curriculum to support social, physical, academic, and emotional well-being.
• Plan and implement activities aligned to curriculum goals in a safe, engaging setting.
• Provide homework help and connect afterschool to school-day learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents and host parent nights.
• Maintain a neat classroom and supervise assistants when needed.
• Participate in meetings and ongoing quality improvement.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Child development

Parent communication

Observation & reporting

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) in Cambridge is seeking an Afterschool Teacher to design and implement a developmentally sound curriculum for children after school. You will plan activities, support homework, and link school-day learning to afterschool experiences.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Head Teacher and Afterschool Manager, engage families, and ensure safety and inclusivity in a busy program environment while adhering to DHSP policies and EEC regulations.