Extended Day Lead Instructor (SY26-27)

Position: Extended Day Lead Instructor

Position Type: Part-time

Department: Community Education

Location: Elementary Schools - Watertown Public Schools

Reports to: Site Coordinator / Assistant Director and Director

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Schedule: Minimum of 3 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM. Additional hours on district elementary early release days, 12:00-6:00 PM.

Pay Rate: $27.24 per hour - $35.50 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience

Incentive Program: This position is eligible for up to $1,000.00 in bonus and/or stipend pay if specific criteria are met.

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.

Watertown Community Education is currently hiring for various open positions supporting the Extended Day Programs at the Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell schools. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in kindergarten through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and leading weekly activities for students. Up to two hours/wk planning time will be provided within the 2:30PM-6:00PM work hours.
• Must be flexible, creative and committed to meeting the needs of children in grades PreK-Grade 5 in an after-school program setting.
• Engage and interact appropriately with students, set age-appropriate expectations, and work with program leaders to support and include all students by meeting and supporting students’ individual strengths and needs.
• 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.
• May require supervision of middle and high school volunteers.
• May be required to support at other Extended Day Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.
• Use positive guidance and reinforcement techniques to support students.
• Model and teach age-appropriate peer conflict resolution skills and techniques to students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education.
• The position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family events.
• Attendance at monthly team meetings which may take place outside of the program hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 months of experience working with school-age children preferred, not required OR
• Associates Degree and 9 months of experience working with school-age children preferred, not required OR
• 12 months of experience working with school-age children required.

Professional Commitment

The Extended Day Lead Teacher is expected to work a minimum of 3 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM.

In addition to their regularly scheduled hours the Extended Day Lead Teacher may be required to attend:

• 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.

Annual Professional Development Requirement:

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

Physical Demands:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.