Before-School "Active Kids + Minds" Physical Fitness​/Activities Instructor (3275

Before-School "Active Kids + Minds" Physical Fitness/Activities Instructor

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title
- Active Kids + Minds (formerly known as BOKS) Physical Fitness/Activities Instructor
- Location
- Ben Hem/Brown Elementary Schools

Reports To
- Active Kids + Minds Coordinator (Heather Chase) - Work days/FTE
- Before school hours, days TBD

Salary/Benefits
- Salary and benefits per the Non-Rep compensation schedule
- Benefits Eligible? - No

Job Goal

Lead Active Kids + Minds (formerly known as BOKS), a physical activity program, at Ben Hem Elementary School 2-3 mornings per week before school. Prior experience leading fitness classes for kids is helpful but not necessary. The desire to get the children moving and having fun is the goal of the Active Kids + Minds session.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Specialized Knowledge:

• Child development
• Physical fitness
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement

Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading physical fitness activities with children is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Phone, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, printers and fax machine.

Essential Functions of the Job (not limited to):

• Create a welcoming and fun environment for morning physical fitness activities
• Lead morning physical fitness activities for pre/adolescents
• Ensure the safety of students in the program
• Keep records as directed by program coordinator

Any other relative duties as assigned.

Work Environment and

Physical Requirements:

• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• Observe details at close range
• In the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• May need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting
• Lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Selection Guidelines:

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of…