26-27 PT Afterschool Assistant Teacher (East Somerville)

About the Role

The Somerville Community Schools Program provides After School and Out of School Time Care in the Somerville Public Schools. We operate After School programs from dismissal until the end of the program, including early release days, as well as full-day programs during school vacation weeks and summer. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable Out of School Time Care to Somerville children in grades Pre-K through 8.

Responsibilities

School Year Responsibilities (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
• Cooperatively team teach
• Build positive relationships with families
• Other duties as assigned

Programming

• Research, plan, and implement daily curriculum to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in accordance with 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 at least 10 hours of in-service workshops
• Participate in parent meetings and events
• Other duties as assigned

Summer Months Responsibilities (July - August)

The following outline is not all-inclusive but is meant to give a general sense of the position during the summer.

Pre-Camp Session

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

• Supervise 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

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• Perform functions that require a strong overall level of strength and physical ability
• Extensive and frequent: talking, seeing, hearing, walking, and swimming
• Moderate level: standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, climbing, and kneeling
• Essential functions performed indoors as well as outdoors

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of an Associate’s Degree and have three months of experience working with school-age children; or
• Hold a High School Diploma and have nine months of experience working with school-age children, including three months of 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 to work with students with special educational or emotional needs

Schedule

Part-time, up to 19 hours per week (September - June).

Pre-Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
• Fingerprints

Reports to: Out of School Director(s)