Pre-K Afterschool Facilitator (Shaw-Taylor Elementary) (Part-time) (SY26-27)

Reports to: Principals/Head of Schools

Job Description:

Boston Public Schools is offering a fee-based PreK Afterschool Program at participating schools. The program provides high-quality afterschool programming for students in PreK with developmentally appropriate learning experiences and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Terms:

Part-time, approximately 12 hours per week during the school year. Additional hours for required meetings, training, and professional development may be required.

Rate: $38/hour

Responsibilities:

• Implements curriculum and developmentally appropriate enrichment activities provided by the Boston Public Schools Department of Early Childhood.
• Provides active supervision during all program activities and daily routines, including arrival, snack, indoor and outdoor play, transitions, and caregiver pick-up.
• Promotes children''s health, safety, and personal hygiene (including diapering when necessary).
• Supports the successful participation of all children, including children with disabilities and diverse developmental and learning needs.
• Adheres to Boston Public Schools policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Maintains a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment conducive to children''s learning and development.
• Collaborates with afterschool Facilitators, school staff, and families to support children''s success.
• Participates in required orientation, staff meetings, and training.

Qualifications - Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nine (9) + credit hours of college coursework in early childhood education or related field, or forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the following formalized standardized assessments:
• ParaPro Assessment; or
• ACT WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with young children.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Additional education, coursework, or professional training is preferred. Preparation in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field is highly desirable. Coursework in Child Growth and Development is particularly valued.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in an early childhood, preschool, or afterschool setting.
• Experience supporting young children with disabilities in inclusive or specialized early childhood settings.
• Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
• Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
• Proficiency in Cape Verdean Creole and English.
• Boston Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.