School-Age Support Specialist — After-School

commteam; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan (employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Community Teamwork is hiring an Individual Child Aide to provide one-on-one support for children aged 5-13 in the after-school program. You will foster a safe, engaging environment, follow behavior guidance, and collaborate with staff to implement interventions and monitor progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, experience with school-age children, and availability 2-6 PM on most weekdays. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with school-age children in educational/childcare setting.
• Ability to engage positively with individual children.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to pass background check incl. fingerprinting.
• Recent physical exam and proof of MMR vaccination.
• Availability 2-6 PM on most weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-on-one support to children aged 5-13 in after-school program.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Assist in child participation in routines, peer interactions, and activities.
• Follow supervisor guidance on behavior management.
• Implement interventions with sensory/emotional support tools.
• Observe and report on intervention effectiveness for self-regulation.
• Ensure safety, manage unsafe behaviors, report concerns to Site Manager.
• Communicate with parents at shift end as coordinated with Site Manager.
• Report concerns to School Age Inclusion Specialist.
• Collaborate with School Age and clinical staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Uphold CTI values: Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive engagement

Observation and feedback

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Teamwork is hiring an Individual Child Aide to provide one-on-one support for children aged 5-13 in the after-school program. You will foster a safe, engaging environment, follow behavior guidance, and collaborate with staff to implement interventions and monitor progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, experience with school-age children, and availability 2-6 PM on most weekdays. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to program policies.