Afterschool Facilitator, Gr. K-12 (Horace Mann) (0.5FTE Part-Time) (SY26-27)

Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools' Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Boston, MA is seeking an afterschool program assistant for the fee-based program at participating schools. This part-time role offers 17 hours per week with a pay rate of $38 per hour.

You will implement curriculum, supervise activities, promote health and safety, and support children with diverse needs. Collaboration with staff and families is key.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience working with young children.
• Authorization to work in the United States by start date.
• Minimum education as described in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum and enrichment activities as provided by BPS Early Childhood.
• Provides active supervision during all program activities and routines.
• Promotes health, safety, and personal hygiene.
• Supports participation of all children, including those with disabilities.
• Adheres to Boston Public Schools policies and reporting requirements.
• Maintains a safe, nurturing environment for learning and development.
• Collaborates with afterschool staff, school staff and families.
• Participates in orientation, staff meetings and training.

Skills

Cape Verdean Creole

English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credit hours in early childhood education or related field

Associate’s Degree or 48 credit hours

Passing score on ParaPro or ACT WorkKeys

Job description

Boston Public Schools Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job ID: 5981850

Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Job Description:

Boston Public Schools is offering a fee-based Afterschool Program at participating schools. The program provides high-quality afterschool programming for students in with developmentally appropriate learning experiences and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Terms: Part-time, approximately 17 hours per week during the school year (approximately 3.4 hours per day). Additional hours for required meetings, training, and professional development may be required.

Staff may opt to work all 17 hours or in any increment of 3.4 hours.

Rate: $38/hour

Responsibilities:

• Implements curriculum and developmentally appropriate enrichment activities provided by the Boston Public Schools Department of Early Childhood.
• Provides active supervision during all program activities and daily routines, including arrival, snack, indoor and outdoor play, transitions, and caregiver pick-up.
• Promotes children's health, safety, and personal hygiene (including diapering when necessary).
• Supports the successful participation of all children, including children with disabilities and diverse developmental and learning needs.
• Adheres to Boston Public Schools policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Maintains a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment conducive to children's learning and development.
• Collaborates with afterschool Facilitators, school staff, and families to support children's success.
• Participates in required orientation, staff meetings, and training.

Qualifications – Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nine (9) + credit hours of college coursework in early childhood education or related field, or forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the following formalized standardized assessments:
  • ParaPro Assessment; or
  • ACT WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications – Preferred:

• Additional education, coursework, or professional training is preferred. Preparation in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field is highly desirable. Coursework in Child Growth and Development is particularly valued.
• Experience working with children in an early childhood, preschool, or afterschool setting.
• Experience supporting young children with disabilities in inclusive or specialized early childhood settings.
• Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
• Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
• Proficiency in Cape Verdean Creole and English.
• Boston Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS’s official languages are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Dual Language

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]