Before/After School Support Staff [Sarah Roberts Elementary] (SY26-27)

Sarah Roberts Elementary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Roberts Elementary in Boston, MA is seeking a part-time Before/After School Support Staff to assist with after-school activities and learning support for students. The role reports to the School Leader and involves working before or after school within a dynamic urban school setting.

Ideal candidates bring experience aiding student learning, strong teamwork, and a willingness to collaborate with external program partners. Temporary, part-time position with hours to be determined.

Qualifications

• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience assisting students in learning activities is preferred.
• BPS values linguistic diversity and may welcome multilingual candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments to reinforce concepts.
• Attend after-school staff meetings and training.
• Implement activities to improve academic, physical and social skills.
• Coordinate with external partners providing before/after school programming.
• Maintain classroom materials, attendance and student records.
• Monitor behavior and ensure a safe, respectful environment.
• Perform light clerical tasks and help with program needs.

Skills

Student support

Tutoring

Classroom assistance

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Before/After School Support Staff [Sarah Roberts Elementary] (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961488

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

General Information

JOB TITLE: Before/After School Support Staff

FTE: Part-time

Job Code: S85027

Job Description

REPORTS TO: School Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities vary by school site but may include:

• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, language, spelling, facilitating activities, motor perception programs, colors, number charts, checks homework, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.


• Attends meetings with site After School Lead, after school staff meetings and training opportunities for the purpose of reviewing and coordinating after school activities and learning new instructional techniques.


• Implements instructional learning activities for the purpose of improving students' academic, physical and social skills.


• Coordinates with and supports external partners providing before/after school programming


• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students’ files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, emergency cards, audio visual equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.


• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, library, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive multicultural learning environment.


• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, correcting papers, form preparation, attendance, phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials and helping students succeed.


• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.


• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Current BPS employee, or familiarity with BPS

• Associate's Degree or higher, especially a degree in Education.


• Experience teaching in urban schools.


• BPS values linguistic diversity and believe that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

TERMS:

• Temporary, part-time


• Hours to be determined by program, either before or after school

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail] .

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Instructional Support > Tutor

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]

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