Assistant Afterschool Facilitator, Gr. 1-6 (Hennigan Elementary) (PART-TIME)(Re-Post) (SY26-27)

Hennigan Elementary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennigan Elementary seeks an Assistant Afterschool Facilitator to support grades 1-6 in a part-time afterschool program in Boston, MA. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, homework help, enrichment, and youth development under the Afterschool Director.

You will assist with activities, attendance, reporting, and collaboration with school staff, participating in orientation and professional development. Minimum 18 years old with a high school diploma, and US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, camp, afterschool, or other youth-serving setting.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.
• Coursework toward a degree in education or related field (preferred).
• Experience with school-age children in afterschool or youth programs (preferred).
• Experience supporting students with disabilities in inclusive settings (preferred).
• Experience with multilingual learners and diverse families (preferred).
• Spanish or Haitian Creole proficiency (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision to ensure safety during program activities.
• Create welcoming inclusive environment for all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Build positive relationships with students and support positive behavior.
• Prepare materials, set up activities, and maintain program spaces.
• Assist with attendance and program documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff to support high-quality programming.
• Participate in orientation, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Multilingual learners support

Spanish or Haitian Creole proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coursework toward a degree in education or related field

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Assistant Afterschool Facilitator, Gr. 1-6 (Hennigan Elementary) (PART-TIME)(Re-Post) (SY26-27)

Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description

The Afterschool Assistant Facilitator supports the implementation of the school's afterschool program. Working under the supervision of the Afterschool Director and the day-to-day direction of an Afterschool Facilitator, the Assistant Facilitator helps create a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports homework completion, enrichment, recreation, and positive youth development.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of students during all program activities, transitions, and dismissal.
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports the participation and success of all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Build positive relationships with students and support positive behavior through encouragement, engagement, and consistent expectations.
• Support Afterschool Facilitators by preparing materials, setting up activities, and maintaining program spaces.
• Assist Afterschool Facilitators with attendance and required program documentation and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with Afterschool Facilitators and the Afterschool Director to support high-quality programming.
• Participate in required orientation, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, camp, afterschool, or other youth-serving setting.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Coursework toward a degree in education, child development, youth development, recreation, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working with school-age children in an afterschool, summer, educational, recreation, or youth development setting.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities in inclusive educational or youth development settings.
• Experience working with multilingual learners and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Terms

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

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $22/hour

Job Details

Job ID: 5985560

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Traditional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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