Afterschool & Extended Day Generalist, Beginner and Kindergarten

Shady Hill School Shady Hill School - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5961425
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

About the position: Shady Hill School is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and engaging educator to join the Auxiliary Programs team as After school Generalist Teacher for Beginner (Pre-K) and Kindergarten students starting immediately. This part-time position is ideal for individuals interested in education, child development, recreation, or youth programming who enjoy building meaningful relationships with children in a joyful, play-based environment.

After school Generalists are key members of the Auxiliary Programs team, creating safe, welcoming, and engaging afternoons for students in Beginners (Pre-K) through Grade VIII. Working collaboratively with colleagues, they supervise students, facilitate choice-based activities, support snack, homework, and dismissal routines, and foster a community where children build friendships, explore their interests, and develop increasing independence.

This role may also include opportunities for in-house substitute teaching during the school day, based on interest, qualifications, and school needs. Additional substitute hours are paid separately from the standard schedule.

This is an in-person, part-time, school-year position (August-June) with a standard 19.5 hours per week
. The regular schedule is:

• Monday: 2:45–5:45 pm
• Tuesday: 2:45–5:45 pm
• Wednesday: 11:45–5:45 pm (supports Kindergarten Extended Day prior to After school)
• Thursday: 1:15–5:45 pm (includes weekly Auxiliary Programs team meeting)
• Friday: 2:45–5:45 pm

Occasionally, the schedule may vary to accommodate special school events or adjusted school-day schedules. Hourly employees are paid for all hours worked, rounded to the nearest quarter hour. On days exceeding six hours, the schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Based on the scheduled hours, this position is not eligible for benefits other than paid holidays during the school year.

Primary Responsibilities: After school Program (Approximately 90% of the work week)

• Take the lead in supervising, planning, and facilitating engaging After school activities, play, and daily routines for Beginner and Kindergarten students.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students feel known, supported, and encouraged to explore their interests.
• Organize and set-up After school spaces and check-in with After school colleagues during daily prep blocks (2:45-3:15 MTThF).
• Plan, organize and collaborate to lead games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and other choice-based activities.
• Support students in resolving conflicts, building friendships, and developing age-appropriate independence.
• Support students during transitions, snack, homework, and dismissal.
• Monitor daily attendance and dismissal using School Pass.
• Encourage independence, creativity, collaboration, and respectful community behavior.
• Build positive relationships with students while supporting their social-emotional growth.

Community Support & School Life (Approximately 10% of the work week)

• Collaborate with Auxiliary Programs colleagues, classroom teachers, and school staff to support student success.
• Participate in weekly Auxiliary Programs team meetings.
• Meet regularly with the Auxiliary Programs supervisor for coaching, support, and professional growth.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with students, colleagues, and families.
• Participate in the rotating "Late Stay" schedule, ensuring all remaining After school students are safely dismissed to their families or authorized…