Before-School Class Facilitator [King Elementary][Part-time] SY26-27

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

2d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools is offering a daily Before-School Program serving families at participating schools. The program will provide developmentally appropriate care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The Before-School facilitator will supervise students from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day at 8:30 AM in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The before-school program at the King Elementary School will run from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day at 8:30 AM and will be open to all students in PreK through 6th grade.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Nine (9) + credit hours of college coursework in early childhood education or related field, or forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the following formalized standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment; or ACT WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
Minimum of two years of experience working with school-age children in an afterschool, summer, educational, recreation, or youth development setting.
Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, child development, youth development, recreation, human services, or a related field.
Experience planning and facilitating enrichment activities for children.
Experience supporting students with disabilities in inclusive educational or youth development settings.
Experience working with multilingual learners and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of students during all program activities, from arrival through transitions to class.
Implements developmentally appropriate enrichment activities.
Promotes children's health, safety, and personal hygiene (including diapering when necessary).
Supports the successful participation of all children, including children with disabilities and diverse developmental and learning needs.
Adheres to Boston Public Schools policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Maintains a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment conducive to children's development.
Collaborates with school staff and families to support children's needs.
Participates in required orientation, staff meetings, and training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.