IGNITE PROGRAM - After School Staff

Northampton-Public-Schools; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Public Schools is seeking part-time IGNITE AFTER SCHOOL staff to join the program serving four elementary schools in Northampton, MA. This role involves leading activities for students in grades K-5, ensuring a safe, engaging environment, and collaborating with other staff.

Hours run Monday through Friday, 2:00–5:00 p.m. (program operates 2:15–6:30 p.m.); compensation ranges by role, with non-contracted staff paid hourly. A school-year position with no benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience with elementary school aged children.
• Must become certified in CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time at 2:00 p.m. to check students into the program.
• Lead activities for small and/or large groups and monitor student safety.
• Model positive behavior and communication skills.
• Be responsive to students’ needs and interests; assist with problem solving and conflict resolution.

Skills

Experience with elementary children

CPR & First Aid certification

Punctual and reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northampton Public Schools IGNITE PROGRAM - AFTER SCHOOL - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

IGNITE PROGRAM - After School Staff

Northampton Public Schools IGNITE PROGRAM - AFTER SCHOOL - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5915721

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Northampton Public Schools

ALL FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

IGNITE PROGRAM - STAFF

After School Program - Caregiver Staff “Inspiring Growth Nurturing Innovation Teaching Enrichment”

Part-time!

Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

School year position

Non-Contracted Staff: $18.54 - $25.00 per hour based on experience

Teachers - $35.00 per hour per contract

Paraeducators - $20.86-$33.44 per hour per contract

The Northampton Public Schools is seeking Part-Time staff to join the “IGNITE” After School Program!

The program offers extended-day childcare in all four elementary schools for students in Grades K-5. The program provides quality, affordable childcare services with enrichment opportunities and runs daily Monday through Friday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children feel heard and empowered to be themselves. Our staff engage students in meaningful interactions with peers and model positive communication. We believe that ample physical and mental activity, creative outlets, as well as unstructured playtime are key to building a positive after school community, and that enrichment opportunities and social emotional work support intellectual growth. We prioritize building relationships with individual students and caregivers, and we take a restorative approach to conflict resolution.

The staff is responsible for leading games, art projects, and activities with the children, while monitoring the safety of all students in the program. We work with our staff to find your interests, and help you develop and lead activities that you enjoy!

Essential Functions

• Arrive on time at 2:00 p.m. to check students into our program at school dismissal time.
• Lead activities for small and/or large groups, and monitor students’ safety at all times.
• Model positive behavior and communication skills.
• Be responsive to students’ needs and interests - problem solving and conflict resolution as needed.

Preferred

• Ability to plan and facilitate group games and activities with groups of 8-12 children, and/or assist/collaborate with other staff for larger groups.
• Interest in Restorative Practices, Mindfulness, Gratitude Practices, working outdoors all seasons with kids, social justice, theater/art/music with kids, Coding/Robotics, and/or other STEM fields

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience working with elementary school aged children.
• Become certified in CPR and First Aid.

Benefits

• This is a school year part-time position with no benefits.

IF HIRED

• Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Who Are We:

  Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning? Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.

  We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together!

  Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gabrielle Hollender , IGNITE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
• 212 Main Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

• 212 Main Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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