Specialized Instructional Assistant Needed at Harrington Elementary (Lexington)

Lexington Public Schools is looking to hire a Specialized Instructional Assistant for the DLP program at Harrington Elementary in Lexington. The DLP is the Developmental Learning Program and serves students who have intellectual impairments as well as a variety of comorbid diagnoses. 

Job:

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For more information and to apply for this position, visit https://lps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1009#.

Opportunity to Nanny

Hello Tufts students! We are a Melrose based family with a 4.5 daughter and a 2 year old son. I am a Nurse Director at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and my husband, Jason, a biomedical engineer based out of a company in Burlington, MA. 


We are looking for someone to help us while we are in a transition in care for our son. Our daughter has started Pre-K at the Goddard School (7:30am -5:30pm M-F) and is loving life! Our son is in a full time toddler program currently, however, we are in search of a nanny(s) for him to meet his curious and intelligent little mind while we wait for him to get a spot in the same pre-school program as his sister! He’s speaking in full sentences and questions and is eager to learn! He still naps once a day as well! Melrose has great kids activities and programs including a zoo, follow your art, dance/gymnastics at the YMCA, etc. 

Any candidates interested in helping our family should have the ability to drive (car seats will be provided), and full vaccination and booster series for COVID-19.

Start date: October 2022Days/times needed: 730-530pm or 7a-5p; M-F

Pay: negotiable based on experience; raised after the first 90days (introductory period)
We are open to 1-2 individuals as we know these hours may be difficult for your studies or enrolling him in 2-3 days of a program vs. full-time if that aligns best with the scheduling needs.


My contact info is: Monica Tucker-SchwartzCell: 540-273-7259

Hingham Public Schools Opportunities

Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teacher positions for the 2022-2023 school year at all levels (K- grade 12).  All Substitute Teacher positions are on an “as needed” basis.  Responsible for in-person instruction of students during teacher absences, dependent on needs, while supporting students in meeting their academic goals.  Competent proficiency to instruct students, preferred.  Undergraduate degree, preferred.

Compensation is currently $113/day (first 10 shifts, not required to be successive), increase to $125/day (after 10 shifts completed), compensation increases with short term assignments (between 40 and 90 days).  Applicants may request specific grade levels (elementary, middle school and/or high school) for placement.  This is a great resume builder!

Paraeducators

Hingham Public Schools is looking for candidates to fill Paraeducator positions for the 2022-2023 school year.  Primary responsibilities include supporting students in general education and special education classes to meet their academic and organizational goals. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, compassionate, energetic, patient, and willing to learn.

Paraeducator positions are available in a variety of shifts:  full-time, part-time or substitute.  Compensation for full and part-time positions is $17.45/hour, potentially higher if experienced.  Compensation for substitute Paraeducators is $15.75/hour.

Multiple positions are available at all levels (K-12).  Applicants may request specific grade levels (elementary, middle school and/or high school) for placement, if there is a preference. 

To apply, contact:  Susan M. D’Amato, Esq., Director of Human Resources, at sdamato@hinghamschools.org or click on HR Job Opportunities for application and criminal background check requirements.

Babysitting Position (North Cambridge)

We have a 3 year old and a 1 year old whose daycare lets out early on Fridays. We’re looking for someone to pick them up, walk them ten minutes to our house, and then play with them until we’re back from work (about 4pm-7pm). Think snacks, park, toys. We’re in North Cambridge, near Raymond Park.

Fridays would be the main focus, but we’d also looking for some date night and after work coverage as needed.

Pay: $25-28, depending on qualifications.

To get the ball rolling, contact me, Carmel, at cshachar@gmail.com.

After School Sitter Needed (Melrose)

We are looking for after school care for our 9 year-old daughter Monday-Friday from 2:15-4:30/5:00, to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities will include:

  • daily pick-ups from the elementary school in our Melrose neighborhood starting at 2:15
  • drop off to dance class 1x week
  • help with occasional homework, games/crafts, etc.

Must be COVID vaccinated and have a reliable car. 

Start date: as soon as possible

Location: Melrose

Contact: Reach out toMarissa: marissamclark@gmail.com or 617-817-2412

Afterschool Babysitter Needed Mon/Tues/Wed Afternoons (Winchester)

Job Description: We are looking for an after-school babysitter for our children (5 yo and 9 yo boys; also have 12 yo and 14 yo girls but they need less supervision) to make sure they get home from school safely (almost always walking on their own), supervise them, and drive to/from after-school activities as needed. We are an active and busy family and the kids love to play outside and do Legos. We also have a big, friendly dog. Will need a car to get here and drive kids but we are only about 10 minutes from Tufts.

Hours: Looking for Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 2-6 pm but we have some flexibility so please reach out if interested for any days or times within this range. 

Start Date: as soon as possible

Pay: $22/hour.

Contact: If interested please email me at lizharstad@gmail.com or call or text me at 617-721-5158. 

After-School Sitter Position (West Medford)

We are looking for an after-school babysitter in West Medford three days a week (10-12 hours depending on what the caregiver is interested/available to do) for our two daughters, ages 4 and 8.

The job will begin the week of October 3 and last throughout the duration of the school year. We’re looking for someone that will pick up the girls from their schools in the neighborhood, unpack backpacks, do snacks, help the older daughter with homework, and walk them to their activities (also in the neighborhood).

Pay is $25/hour and we’re offering a $1,000 signing bonus (to be split after first and sixth months). Driving is very helpful but not required, as school pickups and activities are all within the neighborhood.

We are looking for Thursdays from 2-6 (parents both travel this day), but we’re flexible on the other two days and could work with caregiver to determine a set schedule. If you have any interest in a recurring job like this, I’d love to talk more. Our girls are very funny, sweet, and we’ve had really great experiences with babysitters and nannies in the past eight years. We also live 1.3 miles from the Tufts campus.

If interested in the position please email Stephanie at stephaniekmo@gmail.com.

Babysitter Needed (Roslindale)

We have two children and live in Roslindale near Cummins Highway and are close to buses and Forest Hills. I am looking for care for my youngest (she’s 3 in December) for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 2pm and staying until 5pm.

We are flexible to add some hours if needed and pay $20/hr for babysitting. Happy to have a discussion about pay and what people feel they need to make it worthwhile.

Please email alissa.kortendick@gmail.com or call (262-498-2557). Totally fine to text or email first to set up a phone conversation or in-person meeting.

Weekday Babysitting (Winchester)

Hello! We are looking for a regular babysitter to look after our sweet 11-month-old daughter for around 3 hours a day on 2 weekdays. Days and hours can be flexible.

Location : Winchester about 10 minutes away from Tufts by car.

Requirements: Must be COVID vaccinated and have at least one reference from past experience with a one-year-old.

Pay : $25/hour
If interested, please reach out Emily and Chris at priceec@gmail.com

English Language Learner Substitute Teacher Needed for Fessenden School

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.

Position Summary

The Fessenden School’s Upper School seeks an English Language Learner (ELL) Substitute Teacher for students who typically have intermediate proficiency in English for Grades 5-9. The ELL Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching 3 classes of 8-10 boys in English, history and language, being a member of one of the Upper School grade teams, and teaching small group ELL tutorials as assigned.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Teach and stay current with curriculum and 21st century learning
  • Incorporate project based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning and cultural competency in lessons
  • Collaborate and facilitate character education and service learning programs with Upper School Head 
  • Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, respect and compassion 
  • Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade level activities and meetings
  • Coach a sport and/ or supervise sports study hall as assigned
  • Collaborate with colleagues within grade level, division, department and student support services, including the Learning Resources Department
  • Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and students
  • Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 4:30pm to 5:45pm
  • Attend professional development meetings; three 8:30am to 4:00pm and three 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject
  • One or two years of experience working with English Language Learners
  • Ability to develop and provide differentiated instruction to meet learning needs of a range of students
  • Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control a classroom
  • Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization and problem solving with minimal supervision
  • Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students and parents
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, justice, diversity and equity
  • A commitment to boys and boys’ education

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s degree in education or related subject

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows: 

  • Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear 
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment, and the noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

To Apply

Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume, cover letter and references.