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Somerville Public Schools

25-26 Afterschool Program - PT Assistant Teacher (Brown)

Somerville Public Schools, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145

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Job Goal The Somerville Community Schools Program provides After School and Out of School Time Care in Somerville Public Schools. We operate After School programs from dismissal until 5:30 pm including early release days; full day programs during school vacation weeks and during summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Somerville children in grades Pre‑K through 8.

Qualifications

Hold a minimum of an Associate’s Degree; and have three months experience working with school age children; or

Hold a High School Diploma and have nine months experience working with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age child care program

Experience actively participating with project based curriculum

Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students

Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities

Ability work with students with special educational or emotional needs

Physical Requirements

During a typical workday, incumbent will perform functions that will necessitate him/ her to have a strong overall level of strength and physical ability.

The incumbent will be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking; seeing; hearing; walking; and swimming;

The incumbent will be expected to exert a moderate level of standing; sitting; walking; swimming, lifting; carrying; pushing/ pulling; bending; climbing and kneeling.

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

Teaching School Year Responsibilities (Months of September – June):

Lead small and large group activities

Supervise and interact with children

Discipline children in accordance with SCAP policy

Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies

Follow program procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children

Ability to cooperatively team teach

Build positive relationship with families

Other duties as assigned

Programming

Research, plan and implement daily curriculum, to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance to Somerville Public School curriculum

Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with SCAP procedures

Serve and record nutritious snacks daily

Submit daily lesson plans two weeks in advance to Administration

Other duties as assigned

Staff Supervision

Orient substitutes and new staff as necessary

Attend weekly team meetings

Communicate regularly with Administration

Attend monthly meetings and a least 10 hours of in-service workshops

Participate in parent meetings and events

Other duties as assigned

Summer Months Responsibilities (Months of July - August): SUMMER not required for part time staff Pre-Camp Session

Attend initial camp orientation, trainings, and assist with camp set up

Orientation of students to your group

Explain daily schedules, clubs and field trips during Group Meeting Time

Maintain updated schedule of events

Review camp rules, regulations and expectations (including proper storage of camp belongings)

Set expectations for maintenance of all camp supplies and materials

Other duties as assigned

Daily Responsibilities

Supervision of campers during breakfast, lunch and post camp blocks

Supervise campers during bus / van rides.

Ensure group arrives on time to scheduled activities

Assist Specialists in clubs; model and participate in recreation and other group activities

Participate in daily counselor/staff meetings for planning

Resolve, or seek assistance for, behavior management issues

Plan and implement activities when necessary if a club is cancelled

Terms Of Employment

School Year Schedule (Sept-June)

In accordance with SCS UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement, $20.56-23.28, based on education

Part Time position – Up to 18.75 hours per week

Reports to: Director and Assistant Director of Community Education

EEO Statement Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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