Extended Day Lead Instructor (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

20h•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 kindergarten 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

12 months of experience working with school-age children required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 months of experience working with school-age children preferred, not required
Associates Degree and 9 months of experience working with school-age children preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and leading weekly activities for students. Up to two hours/wk planning time will be provided within the 2:30PM-6:00PM work hours.
Must be flexible, creative and committed to meeting the needs of children in grades PreK-Grade 5 in an after-school program setting.
Engage and interact appropriately with students, set age-appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students’ individual strengths and needs.
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.
May require supervision of middle and high school volunteers.
May be required to support at other Extended Day Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.
Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students.
Model and teach age-appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques to students.
Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education.
The position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family events.
Attendance at monthly team meetings which may take place outside of the program hours.