MOST - Afterschool Teacher Malden Out-of-School Time Program (Multiple Vacancies) - [SY25-26]

Afterschool Teacher Malden Out-of-School Time Program

Overview of the Malden Public Schools:

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Maldens student body comprises approximately 6800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center 5 K-8 schools and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe welcoming and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset and we are seeking candidates that reflect embrace and contribute to the strengths of our community.

General Description: The Malden Out-of-School Time (MOST) Program provides after school vacation and summer programs for the Malden Public Schools. Our programs follow the MPS calendar and the after school programs operate from school day dismissal until 6:00pm including early release days. Full day programs are offered during February and April school vacation weeks and during summer break. It is our mission to provide high quality affordable Out-of-School Time care to Malden students in grades K through 6.

The Afterschool Teacher works directly with students to ensure supervision safety and participation of students in all aspects of the afterschool program. Programs are offered at Beebe School Forestdale School Linden STEAM Academy and Salemwood School.

School Year Responsibilities (Months of September June)

• Plan implement and lead small and large group activities
• Supervise students during all aspects of the afterschool program including arrival transitions homework snack bathrooms outdoor play enrichment clubs and dismissal
• Manage student behavior in accordance with MPS school day/afterschool policy
• Implement student accommodations (if applicable)
• Maintain classroom environment including set up maintenance of supplies and clean up
• Work collaboratively with after school and school day staff and outside providers
• Support and coach high school student helpers working in the Afterschool Program
• Build positive relationship with families
• Participate in all staff training/orientation prior to start of program (August)
• Available to participate in monthly site based staff meetings after program hours (5:30 - 6:00 pm)
• Other duties as assigned

Programming

• Work with Site Coordinator to plan and implement age appropriate activities to promote social emotional physical and cognitive development
• Prepare supply list in advance to ensure all materials are available before the start of the enrichment session
• Assist with serving and recording daily snack counts
• Submit lesson plans in advance to Site Coordinators for review and approval
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

During a typical workday incumbent will:

• Perform functions that will necessitate him/ her to have a strong overall level of strength and physical ability.
• Be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking; seeing; hearing; and walking;
• Be expected to exert a moderate level of standing; sitting; walking; lifting; carrying; pushing/ pulling; bending; climbing and kneeling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred not required in Child Development Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Child Guidance Human Services Nursing Psychology Physical Education Recreation Child Psychology the Arts Social Work Sociology or Child Care
• At least 1-2 years experience working with school-age children project based curriculum planning and/or special education
• Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students
• Experience working with diverse learners and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Terms of Employment

• K-6 Program hours at Beebe School Forestdale School Linden STEAM Academy and
  Salemwood School are 2:00pm-5:30pm
• $25.00-$27.50 per hour
• Required to obtain First Aid/CPR Training and complete Mandated Reporter Training within 60 days of hire

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically racially and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.