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CodeAdvantage After School Instructor

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CodeAdvantage is an educational company that provides coding, robotics and other STEM classes to kids from K-8th grade to get them excited about programming, teach them CS fundamentals, and ultimately help them realize there is tremendous creative power in coding! They utilize a variety of techniques (eg video game programming, hacking Minecraft, Pokémon robotics) to get them excited while they are learning these critical skills!

CodeAdvantage works with over 100 schools in the Boston, Washington DC, NYC, and Chicago areas.  Currently, CodeAdvantage is expanding in Boston and the surrounding suburbs and is looking for Tufts University undergraduate and graduate students to work as instructors for their after-school classes.

Working part-time for CodeAdvantage will give students the opportunity to build their resumes and gain relevant work experience while inspiring the next generation of computer programmers and specialists in the STEM fields.  The work is only a few hours a week and pays $25 per hour.  

If possible, we encourage any interested applicants to apply right away as they are setting up classes now for the fall and 2023-2024 school year! 

CodeAdvantage is looking to recruit fun and engaging instructors for our video game design, coding, and robotics enrichment classes for kids (ages 5-13) in the local area! 

If you have worked with kids before, and would like to share your passion and interest for video games, coding and STEM activities, this is a great opportunity for you! 

Competitive pay starting at $25 an hour, training, supplies, and lesson plans provided. 

Requirements: valid social security number/able to work in the US and must be vaccinated for in-person classes with children.  Classes will be held on some weekdays (2:15pm onward).

If interested, please read more at the pdf below and send your resume to hr@codeadvantage.org

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District-wide school psychologist (Lexington)

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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Administer I.Q. tests, achievement tests, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services.
  2. Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
  3. Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students.
  4. Make recommendations to the Director of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical, psychological and/or psychiatric information on an evaluation.
  5. Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and /or in the manifestation determination process.
  6. Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the need of students.
  7. Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students.
  8. Provide group and individual lessons on social skills development.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities.  This could include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, administering projective testing, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments.
  2. Be a member of the screening team or S.O.A.R. Team in a building when requested.
  3. Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
  4. Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments. 
  5. Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.
  6. Conduct home visits as needed.
  7. Other duties as assigned by the administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:                          

  • Complete a NASP-approved program. (Natl Assoc of School Psychologists).  This program provides training in the psychological and academic assessment of children, behavioral and academic interventions, in addition to consultation with teachers and parents.
  • Appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist.
  • MA DESE license as a School Psychologist
  • Experience in the public school setting preferred.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

If interested, please visit this link to apply.

Two district-wide full time School Psych positions (Chelsea Public Schools)

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Chelsea Public Schools are searching for two district-wide full-time School Psychology positions to be filled starting this Fall 2023 and onward. Chelsea is a diverse community with a large Latinx populations and families from other diverse areas around the globe.

Interested School Psychologists are requested to submit an application on the TalentEd Hire website: https://chelseaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

After School Teachers (Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge)

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Are you looking for just a few hours in the afternoons to have a great time supporting children in an informal joyful learning experience? Do you have specific skills that would be great club activities for elementary students? If so, check out the PDF below to learn more about this job opportunity!

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To apply, contact: hr@banneker.org

Seeking full-time school psychologist supervisor!

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We are seeking to hire an experienced school psychologist to supervise a diverse group of 24 school psychology graduate students over the next 5 years. This position is funded through a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education titled, “Expanding Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services in Madison Metropolitan School District.” The grant was awarded to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to work in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) to prepare a new generation of school psychologists from diverse backgrounds who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver culturally responsive mental health services to children and youth in Madison schools.

The grant funds a five-year, 192-day teacher contract position for a School Psychologist Practicum and Internship Supervisor. Additional summer work may be needed and will be compensated accordingly. The Supervisor will work closely with the grant team to successfully implement the grant. The grant team is composed of UW-Madison School Psychology faculty (Katie Eklund, Steve Kilgus, Andy Garbacz, and Kristy Kelly) and MMSD Department of Student & Staff Support staff (Kristen Guetschow and Melanie Salgado). Please see the job posting below for additional information:

https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4204?c=mmsd

Seeking High School Tutor

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Family seeks tutoring and academic support for our high school student 2-3 times per week. The ideal candidate will have experience working with kids, an ability to help with Spanish and support executive functioning tasks.  We are ideally seeking someone who is available both fall and spring semesters. Own transportation is a plus. $40 per hour compensation. Please send resume and availability (including mornings) to Lmgardinier@gmail.com

Extended Day Program Teacher (Part-Time)

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Company: The Fessenden School

Address: 250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465
Position: Extended Day Program Teacher

Position Type: Part Time/Non-exempt

Start Date: 8/28/23

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind. 

Position Summary

The Fessenden School’s Extended Day Program (EDP) seeks a part-time Teacher to work Monday to Friday from 2:15pm to 4:30pm during the school year (11:30pm to 4:30pm on Wednesdays for Pre-K/K educators). The EDP Teacher is responsible for leading students in a safe and engaging after school experience and reports directly to the Extended Day Program Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Coordinate with other teachers to plan and deliver activities daily, EITHER:
    • Diverse activities for students in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten

OR

  • Focused activities for students in Grades 1-4, in areas such as art, STEM, sports and active games, imaginative play, and other fun, age-appropriate topics
  • Directly supervise and lead a group of students in these activities, ensuring emotional and physical safety for the duration of the activity
  • Participate in daily meetings at 2:15 with EDP Director and other teachers to plan, collaborate, and discuss topics around EDP program
  • Prepare for daily instruction, including setting up space, gathering materials, and communicating with the EDP Director and other teachers about any needs.
  • Communicate with EDP Director and other teachers in tracking students during sign-in, activities, and dismissal
  • Model appropriate, positive behavior for students and respond appropriately to challenging student behaviors
  • Perform other duties as required

Schedule 

  • School Year: September 6th to June 3rd
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm, Wednesday 11:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Successful criminal background check
  • Prior experience in a related position working with children

Preferred Qualifications 

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Current CPR/AED & first aid certification (certification will be provided if needed)
  • Enthusiasm for working with students in grades Pre-K through 4.
  • Creativity to plan engaging activities
  • Flexibility to adapt plans and lessons to meet time, material, and spatial constraints of EDP
  • Classroom management skills to lead a group of children

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 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 listen
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel to get on students’ level
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

To Apply

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