Kids In Action - 1:1 After School Assistant

Hingham Public Schools; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hingham Public Schools is seeking a 1:1 After School Assistant to support a student in the Kids in Action program. The role focuses on behavioral, academic, social-emotional, and instructional support within structured activities and small groups.

The position requires a high school diploma, reliable teamwork, and strong communication skills, with CORI background checks completed. This is a part-time, on-site role in Hingham, MA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required.
• Experience with children in educational/afterschool settings preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Background check (CORI) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the student in the afterschool program.
• Support behavioral, academic, social-emotional, and development needs.
• Assist with homework, enrichment, and afterschool activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment.
• Communicate needs and progress to staff and families.

Skills

Team oriented

Flexible

Reliable

Compassionate

Energetic

Patient

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kids In Action - 1:1 After School Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938913
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kids in Action After School Program

Assistant Teacher (1:1)

JobSummary

To provide individualized behavioral, academic, social-emotional, and instructional support to a student during the afterschool program. The 1:1 will support the student in structured activities, small group settings, recreational activities, and non-academic areas while helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or afterschool setting preferred.
• Team-oriented, flexible, reliable, compassionate, energetic, and patient.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of the student.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Ability to maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Successful completion of a background check and CORI, required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the assigned student throughout the afterschool program.
• Support the student with behavioral, academic, social-emotional, communication, and developmental needs.
• Assist the student in participating successfully in afterschool activities, routines, and transitions.
• Provide individualized and small group support during homework, enrichment, recreational, and other afterschool activities.
• Support the student with academic tasks and homework as directed by school or afterschool staff.
• Implement accommodations and supports as appropriate to the student's individual needs.
• Support social-emotional regulation, communication, executive functioning, independence, and positive peer interactions.
• Implement behavior support strategies as directed by appropriate school or program staff.
• Encourage positive behavior, problem-solving, independence, and appropriate social skills.
• Supervise and support the student safely throughout the afterschool program, including indoor and outdoor activities, snack, recreation, transitions, and dismissal.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for the student and other program participants.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the student, parents/guardians, school staff, and Kids In Action staff.
• Communicate relevant student needs, concerns, and progress to appropriate staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the student, family, and school information.
• Follow all Kids In Action policies, school policies, safety procedures, and program expectations.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kids In Action program director, assistant director, and team lead.

Benefit Information

Applicants can review Hingham Public Schools benefits information at this link .

Terms of Employment

Subject to successful completion of backgroung check (CORI and SAFIS)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $24.21 to $24.21 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Gatie , KIA Program Coordinator
• Kids in Action
• Email: [e-mail]