Afterschool Teacher __ Malden Out-of-School Time Program SY

Position: After school Teacher __ Malden Out-of-School Time Program (Multiple Vacancies) - [SY25-26]
After school Teacher Malden Out-of-School Time Program

Overview of the Malden Public Schools:

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden's student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.

MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.

General Description:

The Malden Out-of-School Time (MOST) Program provides after school, vacation, and summer programs for the Malden Public Schools. Our programs follow the MPS calendar and the after school programs operate from school day dismissal until 6:00pm including early release days. Full day programs are offered during February and April school vacation weeks and during summer break. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out-of-School Time care to Malden students in grades K through 6.

The After school Teacher works directly with students to ensure supervision, safety and participation of students in all aspects of the after school program. Programs are offered at Beebe School, Forestdale School, Linden STEAM Academy and Salemwood School.

School Year Responsibilities (Months of September - June)

* Plan, implement and lead small and large group activities

* Supervise students during all aspects of the after school program including arrival, transitions, homework, snack, bathrooms, outdoor play, enrichment clubs and dismissal

* Manage student behavior in accordance with MPS school day/after school policy

* Implement student accommodations (if applicable)

* Maintain classroom environment including set up, maintenance of supplies and clean up

* Work collaboratively with after school and school day staff and outside providers

* Support and coach high school student helpers working in the After school Program

* Build positive relationship with families

* Participate in all staff training/orientation prior to start of program (August)

* Available to participate in monthly site based staff meetings after program hours (5:30 - 6:00 pm)

* Other duties as assigned

Programming

* Work with Site Coordinator to plan and implement age appropriate activities to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development

* Prepare supply list in advance to ensure all materials are available before the start of the enrichment session

* Assist with serving and recording daily snack counts

* Submit lesson plans in advance to Site Coordinators for review and approval

* Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

During a typical workday, incumbent will:

* Perform functions that will necessitate him/ her to have a strong overall level of strength and physical ability.

* Be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking; seeing; hearing; and walking;

* Be expected to exert a moderate level of standing; sitting; walking; lifting; carrying; pushing/ pulling; bending; climbing and kneeling.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree preferred not required in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care

* At least 1-2 years' experience working with school-age children, project based curriculum planning and/or special education

* Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students

* Experience working with diverse learners and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Terms of Employment

* K-6 Program hours at Beebe School, Forestdale School, Linden STEAM Academy and

Salemwood School are 2:00pm-5:30pm
* $25.00-$27.50 per hour

* Required to obtain First Aid/CPR Training and complete Mandated Reporter Training within 60 days of hire

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic…