Watertown Public Schools
Extended Day Assistant Teacher (SY 25-26)
Watertown Public Schools, Watertown, Massachusetts, us, 02472
Position:
Extended Day Assistant Teacher
Position Type:
Part-time
Department:
Community Education
Location:
Elementary
Reports to:
Site Coordinator / Assistant Director and Director
Affiliation:
non-Aligned
Schedule:
Minimum of 2 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM. Additional hours on district elementary early release days, 12:00-6:00 PM.
Pay Rate:
$22.23 per hour - $27.34 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience
Incentive Program:
This position is eligible for up to $1,000.00 in bonus and/or stipend pay if specific criteria are met.
General Description:
Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families.
Watertown Community Education is currently hiring for various open positions supporting the Extended Day Programs at the Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell schools. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in kindergarten through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.
Responsibilities : Work with Extended Day Lead Teachers and the program site coordinator to provide clear, age-appropriate expectations for children to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience during the program. Actively supervise students during outside play, snack, gym, homebase, and other program activities. Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students. Model and teach age-appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques to students. Engage and interact appropriately with students, set age-appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students' individual strengths and needs. Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school. This includes daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning program materials to dedicated storage areas. Assist the Lead Teachers in maintaining a daily attendance log of all students. Follow safety policies and procedures. May be required to support at other Extended Day Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education The position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family and program events. Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required Associate's Degree, or coursework toward a degree is preferred, not required At least six months of experience working with school-age children is preferred CPR/First Aid Certification Professional Commitment
The Extended Day Assistant Teacher is expected to work a minimum of 2 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM.
In addition to their regularly scheduled hours the Extended Day Assistant Teacher may be required to attend:
Monthly meetings with the Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director. Attend annual mandatory program orientation and training days. Annual Professional Development Requirement:
CPR/First Aid Certification Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings Monthly Community Education Meetings Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Extended Day Assistant Teacher
Position Type:
Part-time
Department:
Community Education
Location:
Elementary
Reports to:
Site Coordinator / Assistant Director and Director
Affiliation:
non-Aligned
Schedule:
Minimum of 2 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM. Additional hours on district elementary early release days, 12:00-6:00 PM.
Pay Rate:
$22.23 per hour - $27.34 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience
Incentive Program:
This position is eligible for up to $1,000.00 in bonus and/or stipend pay if specific criteria are met.
General Description:
Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families.
Watertown Community Education is currently hiring for various open positions supporting the Extended Day Programs at the Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell schools. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in kindergarten through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.
Responsibilities : Work with Extended Day Lead Teachers and the program site coordinator to provide clear, age-appropriate expectations for children to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience during the program. Actively supervise students during outside play, snack, gym, homebase, and other program activities. Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students. Model and teach age-appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques to students. Engage and interact appropriately with students, set age-appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students' individual strengths and needs. Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school. This includes daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning program materials to dedicated storage areas. Assist the Lead Teachers in maintaining a daily attendance log of all students. Follow safety policies and procedures. May be required to support at other Extended Day Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education The position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family and program events. Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required Associate's Degree, or coursework toward a degree is preferred, not required At least six months of experience working with school-age children is preferred CPR/First Aid Certification Professional Commitment
The Extended Day Assistant Teacher is expected to work a minimum of 2 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM.
In addition to their regularly scheduled hours the Extended Day Assistant Teacher may be required to attend:
Monthly meetings with the Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director. Attend annual mandatory program orientation and training days. Annual Professional Development Requirement:
CPR/First Aid Certification Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings Monthly Community Education Meetings Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.