Lower School After School Program (ASP) Teacher

Position: Lower School After School Program (ASP) Teacher

Department: Lower School & Auxiliary Programs

Location: Junior Building and Greenleaf Hall Milton Academy Campus Milton MA

Hours: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. with some additional hours available on early release

days or break programming

Salary Range: $20-24 /hour contingent upon experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Classification: Staff (Academic Year)

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K12 school boarding and day in grades 912 located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence we create a community in which individuals develop competence confidence and character. Our active learning environment in and out of the classroom develops creative and critical thinkers unafraid to express their ideas prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and live by our motto Dare to be true.

Summary of Position:

The Lower School at Milton Academy seeks a part-time staff member for After School Program (ASP) staffing. The candidate will be responsible for providing supervision for students who attend the ASP program.

The successful candidate should have experience in schools or childcare excellent interpersonal skills and the willingness to work and collaborate with the ASP team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum

• Support students with homework after school.

• Facilitate games and activities during ASP.

• Encourage freedom of choice and play.

• Escort children to and from various activity locations within the program and around campus.

• Maintain daily attendance in ASP.

• Monitor students to ensure their safety and well-being.

• Create a student-centered learning atmosphere that fosters a positive environment.

• Stay informed about the latest developments in elementary education and auxiliary programming trends.

• Learn about diversity equity and inclusion in education; incorporate related principles when engaging with students.

• Actively support students providing mentorship and academic guidance.

Community

• Be a visible accessible presence around campus.

• Contribute to creating a positive community culture that ensures students are heard seen valued and cared for.

• Share in the enforcement of our expectations for students.

Other Professional Expectations and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with students parents peers administration and community members.

• Act in a manner that is respectful generous toward others supportive of colleagues and based in a belief in the competence and good intentions of all members of the community.

• Communicate openly and promptly supporting colleagues students and the integrity of the institution in conversations with students and parents.

• Create and maintain campus environments that are open and flexible reflecting the schools values related to diversity equity and belonging.

• Exhibit skills in collaborative problem-solving critical thinking and teamwork.

• Meet deadlines.

• Complete school-required training.

• Abide by the schools policies and procedures as outlined in the provided handbooks.

• Communicate with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet any professional obligation.

Supervision to be received: Supervised the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Supervision to be exercised: None.

Experience

Required: Experience in an after school program summer camp or equivalent environment with children

Preferred: Experience working in a school setting

Competencies

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer expertise including GoogleSuite.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to teach/support in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal state or local law including but not limited to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion disability age genetic information veteran status ancestry citizenship or national or ethnic origin.

Required Experience:

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