ES Morning Program Support Assistant

TrulyHired; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School in Worcester, MA seeks a part-time Morning Program Support Assistant to supervise students K-3 before school and assist with the morning opening, arrival, and breakfast operations from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The role emphasizes a safe, structured, and welcoming environment and runs 10 months per year. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with preferred experience in educational or childcare settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with elementary school children (K-3) in educational/childcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coordinators, school leadership, and student helpers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and child-management skills.
• Positive attitude, patience, problem-solving, and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Actively care for, supervise, and monitor student safety in the Before School Program from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., ensuring rules are followed.
• Assist the Coordinator in organizing safe, fun activities.
• Supervise student helpers to ensure safe interactions with elementary students.
• Maintain continuous visual supervision of participants across program zones.
• Report injuries or safety concerns to the Coordinator promptly.
• Escort students into the school building at 8:25 a.m.
• Assist with morning opening operations and arrival logistics.
• Support the breakfast program setup, supervision, and student flow until 10:00 a.m.
• Maintain punctuality and professional communication with parents and staff.
• Perform other duties to support morning operations and food service.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Child management

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Morning Program Support Assistant

Location: Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal, in partnership with the Before School Care Coordinator

Subordinates: None

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

School Year: 2026-2027

Salary: $15-$17 (Based on Experience)

Position Summary: The Morning Program Support Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively with the Before School Care Coordinator to care for and supervise students in Grades K-3 during the before-school program (7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) and supporting the Elementary School morning opening, student arrival, and breakfast operations (8:25 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) under the direction of the Elementary School Principal. The Morning Program Support Assistant will model the character virtues and mission of the school, ensuring a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for students and staff. This is a 10-month per year, part-time non-exempt hourly position.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Schedule

Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (3.0 hours per day / 15.0 hours per week)

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Before School Care Program (Grades K-3)

8:25 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Elementary School Breakfast & Arrival Support

Days: Monday - Friday (during the official academic school year calendar)

Snow Days, School Vacations, Holidays: This position operates on a modified School Year schedule aligning with the student academic calendar.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively care for, supervise, and monitor student safety in the Before School Program from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., ensuring school rules and behavioral expectations are followed at all times.
• Assist the Coordinator in organizing, setting up, and facilitating fun, positive, and safe physical activities, games, and recreational choices.
• Help supervise Middle School and High School student helpers to ensure they remain actively engaged in safe and appropriate interactions with elementary students.
• Actively walk around, monitor all program zones, and maintain continuous visual supervision of participants.
• Promote character virtues, positive behavior, and immediately report any injuries, behavioral incidents, or safety concerns to the Coordinator.
• Safely escort students from the before school care location into the Elementary School building at 8:25 a.m.
• Assist with Elementary School morning opening operations and arrival logistics according to Principal and administrative needs.
• Support the Elementary School morning breakfast program, including setup, student supervision, hall monitoring, and guiding student flow until 10:00 a.m.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional communication with parents, staff, and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support elementary morning operations and school food service/arrival needs.

Qualifications and Expectations

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Prior experience working with elementary school children (Grades K-3) in an educational, childcare, or recreational setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with coordinators, school leadership, and student helpers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and child-management skills.
• A positive attitude, patience, problem-solving skills, and openness to feedback.
• Ability to model the character virtues and core values of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.

Additional Requirements

• Background check and fingerprinting (CORI/SAFIS) as required by Massachusetts state regulations prior to employment.
• Ability to work in compliance with federal, state, and district policies and safety regulations.

Work Environment

The position operates in an elementary school building, cafeteria, gymnasium, and outdoor play areas. Noise levels may vary, but are generally moderate to active, with occasional higher noise levels due to student activities. The role may require lifting, carrying, or moving educational materials or students, as well as the ability to maintain energetic supervision during morning activities.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift (up to 25 lbs.), and perform repetitive motions. Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and walking. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking, attention to detail.

Important Note

Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Position with compensation based on relevant experience. This position is not on a salary scale. This is a 10-month per year position during the academic school year. This position is NOT eligible for AKFCPS Benefits.

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.

Welcome to ATX Learning

OUR HISTORY

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts and founded in 1998, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is named in honor of Abby Kelley Foster, a 19th century Worcester resident who was a leader in the abolitionist and women's rights movements.

Charter schools are independent public schools that operate under five-year charters granted by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and governed by a Board of Directors/Trustees. Abby Kelley has had its Charter renewed consistently, without conditions, since 2003. Currently, the school is in the second year of its most recent five-year Charter term.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is named in honor of Abby Kelley Foster, a 19th century Worcester resident who was a leader in the abolitionist and women's rights movements.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing a classical liberal arts education grounded in the great works of Western Civilization and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence and character formation.

In support of this mission Abby Kelley each month (September -June) emphasizes a Character Virtue all students are encouraged to keep in mind in their day to day lives. The Abby Kelley Character Virtues are; Responsibility, Truth, Citizenship, Fairness, Respect, True Friendship, Kindness, Perseverance, Self Discipline and Courage.

OUR PARENTS

Abby Kelley views parents as the primary educators of their children and encourages them to actively participate in our school's community. To foster positive parental relationships, Abby Kelley offers frequent information sessions and encourages participation through parent/teacher groups, classroom volunteer opportunities and other school activities. Abby Kelley faculty develops positive relationships and communication with parents, as strong parent communication ensures progress toward academic and behavioral standards.

OUR STUDENTS

Abby Kelley is a K-12 district with 1,424 and 250 staff. The AKFCS students body is reflective of the diverse population in Worcester as 92% of our students are Worcester residents. Our students body is 86% BiPOC with 55% identifying as African American, 22% identifying as Hispanic, 14% identifying as White and 8.7% identifying as other ethnicities. At AKFCS 71% of our students are High Needs and 18% are English Language Learners (ELL).

Currently, in our eleventh year of offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) for our High School students, the IB Programme develops inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect. The Programme encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

Students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, team sports, clubs, and musical activities ranging from electives to full orchestra.

Abby Kelley's graduation rate is consistently at or above 96% and since 2019 the High School has consistently been ranked among the top 10% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.