ASAP After-School Instructor, Part-time (2810)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

14d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools Seek After-School Instructors for the 2025-26 school year Start date: 8/25/2025 We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. JOB GOAL: Under supervision of the Site Supervisor or Coordinator (depending on placement), provide a safe and caring environment and support instructors in leading enrichment and recreational activities for children enrolled in the Natick After School Activities Program, a creative, community service-oriented environment .

Requirements

High School Graduate or have a G.E.D.
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience working with youth in an organized setting.
Ability to lead large groups and communicate effectively with families.
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

Responsibilities

Provide educational, enrichment, and recreational activities to students as directed by the Site Supervisor.
Contribute ideas for activities and special events.
Lead a minimum of one club per school year. ( After school only)
Observe and manage student behavior according to program procedures.
Report progress and concerns to the Site Supervisor.
Be alert and sensitive to the individual needs of the children, maintain physical and emotional safety, and support each child in developing social skills.
Treat all children and families with kindness and respect.
Be familiar with the parents of all children in assigned group.
Greet families every day.
Follow safety procedures for authorized adults signing out children at the end of the day.
Assist with the following tasks: Program planning and development. Set up and put away equipment (outside and inside). Clean activity and storage spaces; leave all areas clean and free of trash/debris. Preparation and clean-up of daily activities.
Follow all health and safety procedures.
Report all injuries and incidents to the Supervisor.
Document all injuries and incidents.
Be familiar with the protocols and evacuation strategies in the case of fire, lockdown, or other building emergencies.
Maintain a count of children in the assigned group at all times.
Know signs of child abuse and responsibilities as a mandated reporter.
Understand the definition of and signs of bullying.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all information about program children and families.
Participate in staff meetings; attend various training sessions as assigned.
Perform with accuracy, thoroughness, and follow-through.
Any other relative duties as assigned.