Before School Assistant Teacher (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 30,624 - 37,663; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA is seeking a Before School Assistant Teacher for the community education program. The role is part-time with hours starting as early as 6:45 AM and ending at 8:15 AM, and requires a minimum of two days per week with potential for more days.

Pay is $22.23–$27.34 per hour depending on experience, plus an incentive program eligible up to $1,000.08.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or coursework toward a degree preferred, not required.
• At least six months of experience working with school-age children preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Before School Program Site Coordinator and Community Education leaders to provide clear, age-appropriate expectations for children to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Actively supervise students and ensure age-appropriate toys, materials, crafts, etc. are available.
• Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students.
• Model and teach age-appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques.
• Engage and interact appropriately with students, set expectations, and support all students by meeting individual strengths and needs.
• Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school, including daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning materials to dedicated storage areas.
• Assist the Before School Site Coordinator in maintaining a daily attendance log of all students.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• May be required to support at other Before School Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Before School Program Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education.
• Position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family and program events.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience with school-age children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or coursework toward a degree

Job description

Before School Assistant Teacher (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools Hosmer Elementary School - Watertown, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5821503
• Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

• Position: Before School Assistant Teacher
• Position Type: Part-time
• Department: Community Education
• Location: Elementary
• Reports to: Site Coordinator / Assistant Director and Director
• Affiliation: non-Aligned
• Schedule: Minimum of 2 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily; Preference for 5 days/week, 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM.
• Pay Rate: $22.23 per hour - $27.34 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience
• Incentive Program: Eligible for up to $1,000.00 bonus and/or stipend if criteria met.

Watertown Community Education is a self‑sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families.

We are hiring Before School Assistant Teachers for the Before School Programs at the Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell schools. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment for a multi‑age/multi‑grade grouping of students in kindergarten through Grade 5 from 7:15 AM – 8:05 AM daily. Activities challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Before School Program Site Coordinator and Community Education leaders to provide clear, age‑appropriate expectations for children to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Actively supervise students and ensure age‑appropriate toys, materials, crafts, etc. are available.
• Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students.
• Model and teach age‑appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques.
• Engage and interact appropriately with students, set expectations, and support all students by meeting individual strengths and needs.
• Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school, including daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning materials to dedicated storage areas.
• Assist the Before School Site Coordinator in maintaining a daily attendance log of all students.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• May be required to support at other Before School Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Before School Program Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education.
• Position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family and program events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s Degree, or coursework toward a degree is preferred, not required.
• At least six months of experience working with school‑age children is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

Professional Commitment

The Before School Assistant Teacher is expected to work a minimum of 2 days/week, 6:45 AM – 8:15 AM daily. Preference for 5 days/week, 6:45 AM – 8:15 AM.

In addition to regularly scheduled hours the Assistant Teacher may be required to attend:

• Monthly meetings with the Before School Site Coordinator, and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director.
• Annual mandatory program orientation and training days.

Annual Professional Development Requirement

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings
• Monthly Community Education Meetings

Physical Demands

• Regular sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Debi Cornelius, Director of Community Education
• Hosmer Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]