Afterschool Caregiver

Northampton Public SchoolsLeeds Elementary SchoolAfter School Program Caregiver Staff Internal Staff: Contractual $ RateExternal New Staff: $18.54 per hourExternal Experienced Staff: $21.00 per hour Leeds Elementary School is seeking Part-Time staff to join the Late Bird After School Program for students in Grades K-5! Start Date: August 26 2025 New Staff orientation The Late Bird Afterschool Program runs September 2nd through the 2025-2026 school be available at least 3 days per week from 2:00 4:30 p.m. (additional hours possible) Seeking staff to join our Late Bird after school program at Leeds Elementary School. Our staff are responsible for leading games art projects and activities with the children monitoring the safety of all students in the program cleaning and organizing supplies etc. We work with our staff to find your interests and help you develop and lead activities that you enjoy!About the program:The Late Bird program offers extended day childcare to our Leeds Elementary School students. The program provides quality affordable childcare services with enrichment opportunities and runs daily from 2:10pm through 5:15pm. The program aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children feel engaged supported and connected. Our staff are proactive and model positive communication. We believe that ample physical and mental activity options creative outlets group games and unstructured play time are key to building a positive after school community and that enrichment opportunities and social emotional work support intellectual growth. We prioritize building relationships with individual students and caregivers and we take a restorative approach to conflict Functions:Arrive on time (2:00 p.m.) to check students into our program at school dismissal timeLead activities for groups of students and monitor students safety at all timesModel positive behavior and communication skillsBe responsive to students needs and interests using proactive activity planning problem solving and conflict resolutionOther duties as assignedRequirements:High school diploma or Equivalent Reliability and punctualityAbility to stand and/or walk for long periods of timeParticipate in regular staff meetings and/or up to 10 hours of staff trainings out of regular work hoursBecome certified in CPR and 1st AidHiring requirements include fingerprinting and CORI background checkPreferred:At least 1 college level course in Child Development and/or at least 3-6 months experience working with elementary school aged School Program staff and/or Summer Camp counselor experienceAbility to plan and facilitate group games and activities with groups of 8-12 children and/or assist/collaborate with other staff for larger in Restorative Practices conflict resolution Mindfulness Gratitude Practices working outdoors all seasons with kids social justice theater/art/music sports Coding/Robotics and/or other STEAM activitiesHigh energy initiative proactive problem-solving self-direction flexibility and adaptabilityBenefits:This is a school year position with no benefits. IF HIRED:Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.