K-5 Afterschool Enrichment Instructor

Kinsley Power Systems; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time sick leave accrual

Commuter benefits (T-Pass, Bluebikes,?

Job summary

The City of Cambridge’s Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) seeks an Afterschool Instructor to implement age-appropriate enrichment activities for students in Community Schools Afterschool programs for grades K–5. You will work with a Lead Afterschool Instructor and the site’s Program Director to deliver SEL-based activities and build community in a safe, supportive environment.

You will supervise children during activities and snack periods, maintain attendance, communicate with parents

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least one year of experience working with school-age children.
• Experience working with children with special needs desirable and should have a strong interest in working with children from diverse cultural & economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of your assigned classroom.
• Work to implement a quality age-appropriate curriculum for afterschool.
• Directly supervise the safety of children.
• Participate in all program activities.
• Help create an environment that fosters a positive self-image and respects the social and cultural differences of each child and values each child’s strengths, needs, differences, and similarities.
• Maintain an open, friendly, on-going communication with parents about the progress of participants.
• Supervise participants during snack/lunch periods.
• Take daily attendance.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and professional development.
• Responsible for classroom maintenance, equipment, and supplies.
• Report any out-of-the-ordinary incidents and accidents to program administrators.
• Be available for some special events, including full day vacation weeks, staff meetings.

Skills

First Aid & CPR certification

Experience with school-age children

Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity

Job description

The City of Cambridge’s Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) seeks an Afterschool Instructor to implement age-appropriate enrichment activities for students in Community Schools Afterschool programs for grades K–5. You will work with a Lead Afterschool Instructor and the site’s Program Director to deliver SEL-based activities and build community in a safe, supportive environment.

You will supervise children during activities and snack periods, maintain attendance, communicate with parents