ASAP After-School On-Call Substitute Instructor (2873)
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Job Description
The Natick Public Schools Seek
After-School On-Call Daily Substitute Instructors
for the 2025-2026 school year
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5300 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.
Job Title
Before and/or After-School Program On-Call Substitute Instructor
Location
TBD
Reports To
Site Supervisor or Coordinator
Work days/FTE
Up to 180 days/year
3.75 - 18.75 hrs/wk
Extra Hours on Early Release Days
Salary/Benefits
Salary per the Non Rep Schedule
Benefits Eligible
No
JOB GOAL: Under supervision of the Site Supervisor or Coordinator (depending on placement) provide a safe and caring environment and support instructors in leading enrichment and recreational activities for children enrolled in the Natick After School Activities Program a creative community service-oriented environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Graduate or have a G.E.D.
Preferred Experience:
- Three months or more of experience working with youth in an organized setting.
Skills:
- Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
- Candidates should have a passion for working with students families and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
- Phone intercom radios personal computer scanner copy machine calculator camera printers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
- Observe and manage student behavior according to program procedures. Report progress and concerns to Site Supervisor.
- Be alert and sensitive to the individual needs of the children maintain physical and emotional safety and support each child in developing social skills. Treat all children and families with kindness and respect.
- Assist with the following tasks:
- Set up and put away equipment (outside and inside).
- Clean activity and storage spaces; leave all areas clean and free of trash/debris.
- Preparation and clean-up of daily activities.
- Follow all health and safety procedures. Report all injuries and incidents to the Supervisor. Document all injuries and incidents. Be familiar with the protocols and evacuation strategies in the case of fire lockdown or other building emergencies.
- Maintain a count of children in assigned group at all times.
- Know signs of child abuse and responsibilities as a mandated reporter. Understand the definition of and signs of bullying.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all information about program children and families.
- Perform with accuracy thoroughness and follow-through
Any other relative duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 outside 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;
- may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating cleaning and toileting
- lifting up to and including 25 lbs
- maintain a pace that is rapid and dynamic multi-task oriented with short notice/changing deadlines
- the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
SELECTION GUIDELINES
- 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.
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.
Date Updated: 06/17/2025
Employment Type
Gig
