Extended Day High School Assistant (SY 25-26)

Watertown Public Schools • Watertown, MA

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families. Watertown Community Education is currently hiring for various open positions supporting the Extended Day Programs at the Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell schools. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in PreK through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

Requirements

• Active enrollment in high school or an equivalent program is required.
• Annual Professional Development Requirement: CPR/First Aid Certification
• Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings
• Monthly Community Education Meetings

Nice To Haves

• 6 months of experience working with children is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to one or more groups in preparing materials for activities, setting up/cleaning up activities, and assisting lead teachers as needed.
• Engage and interact appropriately with students, support age-appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students’ individual strengths and needs.
• Actively participate in the care and supervision of students during the entire duration of the shift.
• Assist in modeling conflict resolution strategies for students.
• Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school. This includes daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning program materials to dedicated storage areas.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• The High School Assistant may also be assigned other duties by the Extended Day Site Coordinator and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED