Extended Day High School Assistant; SY

Extended Day High School Assistant (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools, Hosmer Elementary School, Watertown, Massachusetts

Position Type: Part-time

Department: Community Education

Location: Elementary Schools – Watertown Public Schools

Reports to: Site Coordinator / Assistant Director and Director

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Salary Range: $17.46 per hour

Schedule: Minimum of 2 days/week, 3:30‑6:00 PM daily. 3‑5 days/week preferred. Additional hours on district elementary early release days available.

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position: Extended Day High School Assistant

General Description: Watertown Community Education is a self‑sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in Pre‑K through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

• Provide support to one or more groups in preparing materials for activities, setting up/cleaning up activities, and assisting lead teachers as needed.
• Engage and interact appropriately with students, support age‑appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students’ individual strengths and needs.
• Actively participate in the care and supervision of students during the entire duration of the shift.
• Assist in modeling conflict resolution strategies for students.
• Ensure proper use of and care for program spaces and all materials/equipment belonging to the program and/or school. This includes daily cleaning tasks such as wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, and returning program materials to dedicated storage areas.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• The High School Assistant may also be assigned other duties by the Extended Day Site Coordinator and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director.

The Extended Day High School Assistant is required to work a minimum of 2 days per week. 3‑5 days per week is preferred.

In addition to regularly scheduled hours, the assistant may be asked to attend the following periodic meetings:

• Monthly meetings with the Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director.
• Attend annual mandatory program orientation and training days.
• Monthly Community Education Meetings.

• Active enrollment in high school or an equivalent program is required.
• 6 months of experience working with children is preferred, not required.

• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings.
• Monthly Community Education Meetings.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Watertown Public Schools is 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 information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Debi Cornelius, Director of Community Education
• Hosmer Elementary School
• Phone: 857‑241‑8499
• Email: debora.cornelius.ma.us