Lower School After School Program (ASP) Teacher

Milton Academy•Milton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Milton Academy seeks a part-time staff member to provide supervision for students attending the Lower School After School Program (ASP). The position is based in the Junior Building and Greenleaf Hall on the Milton Academy campus in Milton, Massachusetts, and is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., with some additional hours available on early release days or for break programming. The hourly salary range is $20–$24, contingent upon experience. This is a non-exempt, hourly staff position for the academic year. The teacher supports students with homework, facilitates games and activities, encourages choice and play, escorts children around the program and campus, records attendance, and monitors students’ safety and well-being. The role also includes creating a positive, student-centered atmosphere, providing mentorship and academic guidance, and applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when engaging with students. The teacher contributes to a caring campus community and works cooperatively with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and community members. Professional expectations include communicating promptly, collaborating and problem-solving, meeting deadlines, completing required training, following school policies, and communicating with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet a professional obligation. The position reports to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Experience in an after-school program, summer camp, or equivalent environment with children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated computer expertise, including GoogleSuite.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
Receptiveness to supervision and professional development.
Ability to teach or support in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.
Ability to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
Ability to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Support students with homework after school.
Facilitate games and activities during ASP.
Encourage freedom of choice and play.
Escort children to and from activity locations within the program and around campus.
Maintain daily attendance in ASP.
Monitor students to ensure their safety and well-being.
Create a student-centered learning atmosphere that fosters a positive environment.
Stay informed about developments in elementary education and auxiliary programming trends.
Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and incorporate related principles when engaging with students.
Provide students with support, mentorship, and academic guidance.
Be a visible, accessible presence around campus.
Contribute to a positive community culture in which students are heard, seen, valued, and cared for.
Share in enforcing expectations for students.
Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
Communicate openly and promptly with colleagues, students, and parents.
Create and maintain campus environments that reflect the school’s values related to diversity, equity, and belonging.
Meet deadlines and complete school-required training.
Follow school policies and procedures outlined in provided handbooks.
Communicate with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet a professional obligation.