Natick Public Schools Seek a

Before/Afterschool Instructor Position: 

Approx. 31 hours per week, 5 days per week M-F, 6:45-8:45 am AND 1:45-6:00 pm.

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

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.

Hourly rate: $20.00 to $25.00 for this school-year position. Rate of pay commensurate with years of experience and education level. Benefits-eligible.

Position Summary:

Directly supporting the daily operation of one elementary before school (Early Risers) and one middle after school (ASAP) program site.

Duties include, but are not limited to being responsible for the safety and well-being of students in the program, leading games and activities, providing general program supervision, and supporting social development for grades K-8.

Desired Minimum Qualifications for a >20 Hour Instructor Position:

-A minimum of one year of paid experience working with children in a group setting.

-Ability to lead large groups, communicate effectively with families and school personnel, and respond proactively to a variety of challenges.

-Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field (preferred but not required).

-Be CPR/First Aid certified within the first 3 months of employment and keep current throughout employment.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change in a manner consistent with the law by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• 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;
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Application Procedure:

Please apply for this position through the Natick Public Schools website under the Careers tab. Be sure to include an updated resume dating back to your first paid work experience with children and the email address for at least three references who have supervised you working with children.

Selection Procedure and Guidelines:

Persons selected for an interview will be contacted by ASAP Assistant Director.

• 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 Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Please note: Per Natick School Committee policy, all employees 

must be vaccinated against COVID-19 

unless they qualify for an exemption accommodation.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.