Pre-K Afterschool Assistant Facilitator; PART-TIME) SY

Pre-K After school Assistant Facilitator (PART-TIME) SY26-27

Boston Public Schools Frederick Elementary School - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5896043

Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Terms: Part-time, approximately 17 hours per week during the school year (approximately 3 hours per day). Additional hours for required meetings, training, and professional development may be required.

Staff may opt to work all 17 hours or in any increment of 3 hours.

Pay Rate: $22/hour

Job Description:

Boston Public Schools is offering a fee-based PreK After school Program at participating schools. The program provides high-quality after school programming for students in PreK with developmentally appropriate learning experiences and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The PreK After school Assistant Facilitator supports the implementation of daily program activities under the direction of the PreK After school Facilitator and contributes to a positive, engaging, and inclusive environment for young children.

This draft is based on the structure and responsibilities of the existing PreK After school Facilitator position.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the PreK After school Facilitator in implementing curriculum and developmentally appropriate enrichment activities provided by the Boston Public Schools Department of Early Childhood.
• Provides active supervision during all program activities and daily routines, including arrival, snack, indoor and outdoor play, transitions, and caregiver pick-up.
• Promotes children's health, safety, and personal hygiene, including assisting with toileting and diapering when necessary.
• Supports the successful participation of all children, including children with disabilities and diverse developmental and learning needs.
• Helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment conducive to children's learning and development.
• Assists with preparing materials, organizing learning spaces, and maintaining program supplies.
• Collaborates with after school Facilitator, school staff, and families to support children's success.
• Adheres to Boston Public Schools policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Participates in required orientation, staff meetings, and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications –

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, school, recreation, camp, or similar setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications – Preferred:

• Additional education, coursework, or professional training is preferred. Preparation in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field is highly desirable. Coursework in Child Growth and Development is especially valued.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in an early childhood, preschool, or after school setting.
• Experience supporting young children with disabilities in inclusive or specialized early childhood settings.
• Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
• Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
• Boston Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Traditional

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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