After-School Instructors, Part-time

ASAP After‑School Instructors, Part‑time

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

After‑School Instructors and Assistant Instructors

TBD

Site Supervisor or Coordinator

183 days; 11.25 – 18.75 hrs/week;
Extra hours on Early Release Days

$22 – $29 per hour (based on position, education and experience); paid personal time, attendance incentive bonus

Under supervision of the Site Supervisor or Coordinator, provide a safe and caring environment and support instructors in leading enrichment and recreational activities for children enrolled in the Natick After School Activities Program.

• High School Graduate or hold a G.E.D.

• One year or more of experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• Ability to lead large groups and communicate effectively with families.

• Demonstrated aptitude for the work required.
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
• Flexible and collaborative.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.

• Phone, intercom, radios, personal computer, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers.

• Provide educational, enrichment, and recreational activities to students as directed by the Site Supervisor.
• Contribute ideas for activities and special events; lead a minimum of one club per school year (after‑school only).
• Observe and manage student behavior according to program procedures; report progress and concerns.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment, maintain physical and emotional safety, support each child in developing social skills, treat all with kindness and respect.
• Be familiar with the parents of all children in assigned group; greet families daily; follow safety procedures for authorized adults signing out children.
• Assist with program planning and development.
• Set up and put away equipment (outside and inside).
• Clean activity and storage spaces; leave all areas clean and free of trash or debris.
• Prepare and clean up after daily activities.
• Follow all health and safety procedures; report and document injuries and incidents; be familiar with evacuation protocols.
• Maintain a count of children in the assigned group at all times.
• Know signs of child abuse and duties of a mandated reporter; understand bullying signs.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding program children and families.
• Participate in staff meetings; attend training sessions as assigned.
• Perform duties with accuracy, thoroughness, and follow‑through.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

• Move about classroom, school, school grounds, office, outside, and/or off‑site locations.
• Move quickly across even or uneven surfaces when required.
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time.
• Operate computers and other office/educational equipment.
• Read material from a computer monitor or printed matter.
• Communicate verbally, in writing, and via video conference or telephone.
• Ensure safety of students in the school setting.
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people.
• Teach and support students with life‑skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Maintain a rapid and dynamic pace with short notice or changing deadlines.
• Accept moderate to loud noise levels.

• Formal application.
• Evaluation of education and experience.
• Oral interviews.
• Reference check.
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles.
• Successful completion of criminal records check, sexual offender record check, and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, or any other class protected by law.

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13
  
  E. Central Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: 508‑647‑6502
• Email: jhemenway