What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids in Action - Teacher (After School K-5) position at Hingham Public Schools?
Kids in Action - Teacher
After School Program
2026-2027 School Year
Job Summary
To provide a safe, nurturing environment with enriching, developmentally appropriate activities that provide opportunities for recreation, social development and create exploration for children.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, be alert to the needs of the children as individuals and as a group.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities in the following areas; STEM, Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Group Games, Table Games, Outside & Gym activities, Music and Dramatic Play.
- Help children to engage in activities with others
- When required, work as a 1:1 with children needing support
- Participate in program activities and maintain enthusiasm as an example for the children.
- Keep all Kids In Action spaces clean, neat and organized. Participate equally in the daily set-up and breakdown of the physical space.
- Participate in ten hours of Professional Development, related to Early Childhood Development and Curriculum.
- Complete ten hours of EEC StrongStart Professional Development.
- Complete First Aid and CPR training annually.
- Attend monthly Team Planning and Staff Meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a related field
- Experience in a classroom or camp setting
- Familiar with the MA Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Experience with de-escalation techniques
- Physically able to lift items up to 20lbs.
- Clear all HPS and EEC background checks
Benefits
Applicants can review Hingham Public Schools benefits information at this link.
Terms of Employment
Outlines in the Kids in Action Salary and Fringe Benefits Guidelines
20 Hours/week, benefit eligible (M-F 2:00pm to 6:00pm)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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