Fessenden School Afterschool Teacher (West Newton)

Company: The Fessenden School

Position: Extended Day Program Teacher

Position Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

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 After School Teacher to work Monday to Friday from 2:15pm to 4:30pm during the school year. The After School 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 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
  • Monday to Friday 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications 

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful criminal background check
  • Prior experience in a related position working with children

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 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.

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– Malden is one of the most diverse districts in the state and we have several specialized programs within the high school to meet the needs of our diverse community.

– Our school psychologists meet weekly for consultation and support- In the high school, we have our own offices in a designated special education area that is shared with our team chair and BCBA.

– MHS is easily accessible via the orange line and multiple bus routes

 
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A BETTER CHANCE (ABC) PROGRAM, WINCHESTER MA
A Better Chance (ABC) is a national non-profit organization that provides academically talented students of color with an opportunity to attend outstanding public and private secondary schools throughout the United States.
A Better Chance Winchester was founded over 50 years ago to offer qualifying young men with the opportunity to attend Winchester High School where they learn in an excellent educational program that affirms and nurtures their academic potential; provides opportunities to participate in the arts, community service, athletic and other extra-curricular activities; and helps them develop confidence and independence as they prepare for college and a lifetime as active and engaged citizens and effective contributors to society.

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Compensation for this role is $21/hour. Hours are flexible, and we are looking for students who are willing to work 5-10 hours/week. The application is open from February 13th through March 17th. The link to apply is below and can also be found on our flyer. We will also be holding two info sessions coming up on February 8th and February 14th. Please visit go.tufts.edu/TutorFinder to sign up for a session

Link to apply: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Q7r6Zw9kOnPlwa  

If you have any questions, please email the StAAR Center at StAARCenter@tufts.edu