What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Homework Club - (Internal Candidates Only) position at Alden School?
Alden Elementary School is seeking DPS Staff Members to facilitate the After School Homework Club for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Summary:
The After-School Homework Club positions are responsible for organizing and facilitating a supportive learning environment for students in grades 3-5. The primary focus is to assist students with their homework assignments, reinforce academic concepts, and foster a positive attitude towards learning. This would take place two days per week after school for one hour.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise students in grades 3-5 during the after-school hours.
- Provide guidance and support to students as they complete homework assignments and assist with understanding and clarifying academic concepts.
- Answer questions and provide explanations to help students comprehend materials.
- Support individual learning needs.
- Enforce appropriate behavior and discipline in accordance with school policies.
- Encourage students to develop good study habits, time management skills, and a love for learning.
- Promote a sense of responsibility and accountability for one's academic progress.
Working Conditions:
- The position is part-time, requiring availability during after-school hours. The coordinator may work closely with school administrators to ensure the success of the program.
- This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and may be subject to change based on the needs of the school and students.
Compensation per the Duxbury Public Schools Unit A Teacher contract.
Alden School is a grades 3, 4, 5 school comprised of 650 students and 115 dedicated staff members Our school community believes in the values Responsibility, Empathy, Self-esteem, Courage, Patience, Effort and Teamwork. Staff model these RESPECT values in how we teach, communicate, and collaborate with our students and families. The mission of Alden School is to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve personal and academic excellence. We welcome applicants with a diverse background and experiences that can align with our core values and can contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all students.
Duxbury Public Schools believes that each student's unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to the long term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle free access to education and 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.
Salary : $1,261 - $2,522