Afterschool Program Lead & Growth Coach

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools seeks staff for the Somerville Community Schools Program providing after school and out-of-school time care for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. Responsibilities include leading activities, supervising children, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The role covers school year activities September–June and summer programming; candidates should have a degree in Child Development or related field and relevant child-care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Child Development or related field with six months of experience working with school-age children.
• Associate’s degree with 3 months experience working with school-age children in supervised childcare, or credits toward an Associate’s and nine months experience including three months in a supervised setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead small and large group activities.
• Supervise and interact with children.
• Discipline children in accordance with SCAP policy.
• Maintain classroom environment and 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.
• Plan and implement daily curriculum to promote development.
• Submit daily lesson plans two weeks in advance to Administration.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Team teaching

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s in Child Development

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Somerville Public Schools seeks staff for the Somerville Community Schools Program providing after school and out-of-school time care for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. Responsibilities include leading activities, supervising children, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The role covers school year activities September–June and summer programming; candidates should have a degree in Child Development or related field and relevant child-care experience.