ELT High School Student Intern
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FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TITLE
Expanded Learning Time (ELT) High School Student Intern
2025-2026 School Year
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Expanded Learning Time (ELT) High School Student Intern works alongside the Explorers
Group Leader by providing support with the delivery of engaging and academically enriching
activities for Framingham Public Schools students in grades K-5. ELT High School Interns are
expected to assist the group leader in facilitating high quality project based learning activities
during before and after school programming and also support the healthy social and emotional
development of all students. Additional duties may include assisting with drop off and pick up
distributing snacks managing program materials and classroom management. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with elementary school age children is flexible and adaptable to a fast paced working environment and can serve as a positive role model to all students.
OUR MISSION:
Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement
guides our work: Through a comprehensive education we aim to create and empower free-
thinking responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPSand the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe inclusive culturally
responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic
advocates; Respecting diversity of thought learners cultures and community; Fostering learningand healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active participatoryequitable community.
Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students.
Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district FraminghamPublic Schools is committed to achieving developing and maintaining a workforce reflective ofthe rich racial linguistic and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims toteach our children and ourselves to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live learnand work together in a vibrant and diverse world.
Indeed Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be
accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect
the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing theindividual skills perspectives and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessingthese for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feelincluded valued and respected and have access to equal opportunity which supports fullparticipation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our
workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.
Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic facultycommitted to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicationsfrom persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
Not Applicable
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background teaching or service has prepared themto contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.
- Passion and interest in working with children in an academic recreational or athleticsetting previous experience is preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITY:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
- Ability to work with diverse populations of students including students with disabilitiesand multilingual learners.
- Strong capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with children staff familiesand supervisors.
- Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
- Willingness to engage in positive proactive and restorative conflict resolution processes
- May be required to work at multiple schools; reliable transportation is necessary.
- Must be reliable on time organized and ready to assume all duties and responsibilitieswith a high level of professionalism
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and willingness to learn new skills to meet theneeds of students and families
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types ofwork that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them fromthe position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does notconstitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employers needs and job requirements evolve.
- In collaboration with the ELT Group Leader assist withfacilitating all program activitiesand supporting seamless transitions between activities.
- Inspire students to set and achieve ambitious academic and personal goals.
- Serve as a role model for students by exemplifying the highest standards ofprofessionalism in accordance with FPS core values.
- Build positive and appropriate relationships with students colleagues and supervisors.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students ensuring full inclusion of students with special needs and multilingual learners.
- Attend and support family engagement activities and other special events as needed.
- Attend meetings trainings and/or professional development as required by the
- department.
- Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Coordinator.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to work at multiple schools; reliable transportation is necessary. Must be able to move about and may need to traverse the school building occasionally; often must remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods; occasionally need to reach with hands and arms and sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Expected to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g. books supplies); frequently use hands to finger handle or feel and grasp tools with hand strength. Must be capable of assisting students with physical difficulties. Operate a computer and other office equipment (e.g. calculator copy machine printer). Must be able to input data into a computer and read material from screens handwritten or printed sources with or without visual aids. Able to communicate effectively in person via email and on the phone with students parents and the classroom must continuously see and hear to ensure student safety and frequently speak to provide instruction. Capable of moving quickly across even or uneven surfaces. Work takes place in a typical school environment with a moderate noise level. Interact regularly with students parents and staff. Able to kneel sit stand crawl push and pull as needed to assist and teach students during the day. Responsible for students safety well-being and work output. Able to handle multiple demands from various individuals. While most work is indoors position requires outdoor time for recess fire drills and special activities. May be exposed to bodily fluids disease or pathogens. Risk of unintentional injuries from aggressive students. May involve some physical interaction with students with behavioral challenges. Limited personal care assistance to students may be required. Occasionally lift or position students to provide services. May be exposed to volatile or aggressive behavior. Must be able to stand walk and push a wheelchair for extended periods and assist with personal care. May be asked to help with toileting depending on individual student needs. May be reassigned to different schools based on student needs and the best interest of the children. This job description does not form an employment contract and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the school and job requirements evolve.
REPORTS TO:
Program Coordinator
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Non-Exempt (hourly).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a ten (10) month seasonal position during the school year. Shifts and schedules vary by
program. Framingham Public Schools reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the assignment
time based on the districts needs. Employees may be requested to work at different sites asneeded.
Days - select one of the following:
- Monday Wednesday and biweekly Fridays OR
- Tuesday Thursday and biweekly Fridays OR
- Monday through Friday
Hours:
- AM Program: 7 am-9 am (King Stapleton Barbieri Brophy Potter Road HemenwayHarmony Grove Dunning) or 7 am-8 am (McCarthy)
- PM Program: 3 pm-5 pm (King Stapleton Barbieri Brophy Potter Road Hemenway Harmony Grove Dunning) or 2 pm-5 pm (McCarthy).
BACKGROUND CHECK AND TRAINING:
As our programs receive funding through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) all
Employees and volunteers must complete a background record check (BRC) through the
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) under federal law.
Effective May 2024 all staff in EEC child care programs must take the new EEC Essentials 2.0
training course. All new hires must complete EEC Essentials 2.0 before working with children.
Thereafter an annual EEC Essentials refresher package will be required for all staff in EEC-licensedand funded programs. The annual refresher package will be published and available in fall 2025.This training currently does not apply to Little Explorersat Juniper Hill.
Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status
The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
