Extended Day Program Teacher

Fessenden School; Newton (MA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 41.000; Part-time

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The Fessenden School is seeking an Extended Day Program Teacher to lead a safe, engaging after-school experience for students from Pre-K through 4th grade in West Newton, MA. The role reports to the EDP Director and involves planning activities, supervising students, and coordinating with teachers.

The position emphasizes creating a positive learning environment, managing student behavior, and adapting plans to fit time and space constraints of the EDP program.

Competenze

• Successful criminal background check
• Prior experience working with children
• Enthusiasm for working with Pre-K–4 students

Mansioni

• Directly supervise and engage a group of students daily, ensuring emotional and physical safety.
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan activities and programs for students.
• Attend 2:15 meetings with the EDP Director and other teachers to plan and discuss topics around EDP.
• Prepare for instruction daily, set up spaces, gather materials, and communicate with the EDP Director and teachers.
• Model positive behavior and respond to challenging student behaviors according to school-wide expectations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Conoscenze

Child supervision

Collaboration

Creativity

Classroom management

Enthusiasm for working with young kids

Formazione

High school diploma

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

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About Us

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School's mission is to cultivate each boy's talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys

Position Summary

The Extended Day Program Teacher is responsible for leading students in a safe and engaging after-school experience and reports directly to the Director of the Extended Day Program (EDP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly supervise and engage a group of students in activities daily, ensuring emotional and physical safety for all students in their care
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan a range of activities and programs for students
• Participate in 2:15 meetings several times each week with the EDP Director and other teachers to plan, collaborate, and discuss topics around EDP
• Prepare for instruction daily, including setting up spaces, gathering materials, and communicating with the EDP Director and other teachers about students, lessons, and any other needs
• Model appropriate, positive behavior for students and respond appropriately to challenging student behaviors based on school-wide expectations and management strategies
• Perform other duties as required

Schedule

• School Year
• Monday through Friday, 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Some teachers will start as early as 11:30 on Wednesdays. Some teachers will stay until 5:30 one or more days each week.

Compensation

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful criminal background check
• Prior experience in a related position working with children

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/AED & first aid certification (certification will be provided if needed)
• Enthusiasm for working with children in grades Pre-K through 4
• Creativity to plan engaging activities
• Flexibility to adapt plans and lessons to meet the time, material, and spatial constraints of EDP
• Classroom management skills

The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.