Expanded Learning (ELT) Flyers After School Program Lead

Expanded Learning (ELT) Flyers After School Program Lead

Position in Framingham Public Schools for the  school year in the Department of Expanded Learning Time. The Lead is responsible for supervising and overseeing Flyers after‑school programming at one of the Framingham Public Schools middle schools. Through collaboration with school leaders, community partners, families, and students, the Lead will manage a high‑quality after‑school program featuring socially and academically enriching activities, with a strong focus on hands‑on, project‑based learning.

The Expanded Learning (ELT) Flyers After School Program Lead will manage and support staff, coordinate with external partners, oversee daily operations, address medical, behavioral, and other student needs, plan community events and field trips, and perform all responsibilities related to running a comprehensive out‑of‑school‑time program. This role supports FPS high expectations for achievement, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for all students.

Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is committed to excellence for all students and to creating a workforce that reflects our community’s rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Guided by our mission to empower free‑thinking, responsible citizens, FPS values inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness in all we do. FPS strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every student and staff member can thrive.

We actively seek educators and staff committed to antiracism, social justice, and civic engagement, and strongly encourage applicants with disabilities and from historically underrepresented groups.

Framingham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a culturally responsive, antiracist, and inclusive community where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (required upon hire; prior certification preferred).
• Safety Care Certification (required upon hire; prior certification preferred).

• High School diploma or equivalent (required). Additional post‑secondary education credits in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in program coordination, family engagement, or community outreach preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.

• Educational Theory & Application – apply knowledge of program and curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement within an educational framework.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – communicate clearly, concisely, and responsively, both orally and in writing.
• Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking – think critically, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and adapt to changing educational landscapes.
• Organization & Multi‑Tasking – manage program operations, track schedules, compile rosters, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Compliance & Discretion – maintain confidentiality and adhere to district goals, state/federal regulations, and DESE/department policies.
• Professional Resilience – respond calmly, professionally, and objectively to unpredictable, volatile, or high‑stakes emotional situations, modeling restorative approaches and applying de‑escalation techniques.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – collaborate with school leadership, community partners, faculty, and colleagues to ensure program success.
• Staff Supervision & Leadership – manage, support, and coach staff while fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Cultural Proficiency – foster an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
• Professionalism & Composure – maintain predictable attendance, exhibit professionalism in high‑stakes situations.

• Plan, prepare, and oversee a high‑quality after‑school program experience with socially and academically enriching activities, focused on hands‑on, project‑based learning.
• Supervise, manage, and assist program staff; coordinate internal shift coverage in their absence.
• Serve as the primary…