Extended Day Enrichment Teacher - Mindess

Ashland Public Schools • Ashland, MA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include planning and implementing engaging enrichment activities, supervising students, maintaining safe program spaces, building positive relationships with students, communicating with parents and staff, and attending required trainings. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with distractions and interruptions, and to respond appropriately to emergencies. The employee will also be required to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Requirements

• College-level coursework or experience in education or a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology, or human services) with relevant experience working with children preferred, such as school support, childcare, camps, or youth programs.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working with children preferred, such as school support, childcare, camps, or youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging enrichment activities aligned with student interests and staff strengths, including arts and crafts, STEM, cooperative games, sports, team-building, and other recreational activities.
• Assist with daily supervision of students in both structured and unstructured settings (e.g., hallways, cafeteria, recess, transitions) while using positive, consistent behavior management practices.
• Maintain safe, organized, and orderly program spaces, including assisting with classroom and storage area clean-up.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students to support engagement and maintain a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Communicate and interact professionally with parents, students, and coworkers while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Share relevant student observations, concerns, and program feedback with leadership staff as appropriate.
• Attend required staff trainings, field trips, and special events as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Teacher, Assistant Director, or Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree