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Afterschool & Extended Day Generalist (2 openings)

Shady Hill School · Cambridge, MA · 3 wk ago
Human Resources$22–$25/hrPart-time

Shady Hill School is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and engaging educator to join the Auxiliary Programs team as an Afterschool Generalist Teacher for two roles: one in Grades III-V and one in Grades VI-VIII. This part-time position is ideal for individuals interested in education, child development, recreation, or youth programming who enjoy building meaningful relationships with children in a joyful, play-based environment.

About the role

Afterschool Generalists are key members of the Auxiliary Programs team, creating safe, welcoming, and engaging afternoons for students in Beginners (Pre-K) through Grade VIII. Working collaboratively with colleagues, they supervise students, facilitate choice-based activities, support snack, homework, and dismissal routines, and foster a community where children build friendships, explore their interests, and develop increasing independence. This role may also include opportunities for in-house substitute teaching during the school day, based on interest, qualifications, and school needs. Additional substitute hours are paid separately from the standard schedule.

This is an in-person, part-time, school-year position (August–June) with a standard 19.5 hours per week.

Schedule

  • Monday: 2:45–5:45 pm
  • Tuesday: 2:45–5:45 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:45–5:45 pm (supports Kindergarten Extended Day prior to Afterschool)
  • Thursday: 1:15–5:45 pm (includes weekly Auxiliary Programs team meeting)
  • Friday: 2:45–5:45 pm

Occasionally, the schedule may vary to accommodate special school events or adjusted school-day schedules. Hourly employees are paid for all hours worked, rounded to the nearest quarter hour. On days exceeding six hours, the schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Responsibilities

Afterschool Program (Approximately 90% of the work week)

  • Take the lead in supervising, planning, and facilitating engaging Afterschool activities, play, and daily routines for Lower School students (Beginners–Grade V).
  • Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students feel known, supported, and encouraged to explore their interests.
  • Organize and set-up Afterschool spaces and check-in with Afterschool colleagues during daily prep blocks (2:45-3:15 MTThF).
  • Plan, organize and collaborate to lead games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and other choice-based activities.
  • Support students in resolving conflicts, building friendships, and developing age-appropriate independence.
  • Support students during transitions, snack, homework, and dismissal.
  • Monitor daily attendance and dismissal using SchoolPass.
  • Encourage independence, creativity, collaboration, and respectful community behavior.
  • Build positive relationships with students while supporting their social-emotional growth.

Community Support & School Life (Approximately 10% of the work week)

  • Collaborate with Auxiliary Programs colleagues, classroom teachers, and school staff to support student success.
  • Participate in weekly Auxiliary Programs team meetings.
  • Meet regularly with the Auxiliary Programs supervisor for coaching, support, and professional growth.
  • Maintain positive, professional communication with students, colleagues, and families.
  • Participate in the rotating "Late Stay" schedule, ensuring all remaining Afterschool students are safely dismissed to their families or authorized caregivers.
  • Model and uphold Shady Hill School's values of kindness, curiosity, responsibility, and belonging.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Interest in education, child development, recreation, or a related field.
  • Experience working with children in schools, camps, childcare, or afterschool programs.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.
  • Comfort supervising outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, etc.).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and actively supervise young children.
  • Ability to navigate a multi-building campus in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, and stand for extended periods throughout the day.

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience leading activities for elementary-aged children (preferred).
  • Understanding of developmentally appropriate supervision, positive behavior support, and progressive educational practices (preferred).
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse, equitable, inclusive, and identity-affirming learning communities (preferred).

Additional Information

  • Must attend August orientation and all required safety and compliance trainings.
  • Opportunities for additional paid hours may be available through in-house substitute teaching during the school day, based on qualifications and school needs.
  • This is a school-year position with the potential for annual renewal.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position will be $22 - $25 per hour, depending on experience.

About Shady Hill School

For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. We seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision.

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