Benefitted Extended Day Assistant Teacher(s)

Join our team at Acton-Boxborough Extended Day for the upcoming school year! We're seeking caring, creative, and dependable individuals who are passionate about working with school-aged children. As an Assistant Teacher, you'll assist site leadership with day-to-day program operations, provide supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children, develop and implement curriculum, and support the social development of our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact!

Hours:

7:00-9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday mornings; 3:00-6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons; 12:00-6:00 pm on Wednesday afternoons; plus 2 flexible hours during the week for activities such as shopping/planning/meetings.

Benefits:

• This is a salaried, benefits-eligible position. To learn more about benefit offerings, please visit our website. Here are some highlights:
  • Superb health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Retirement pension plan through Middlesex County Retirement System
  • Ample time off: 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually
• This is a 200 day position, starting one week prior to school’s opening in August/September (for 2025-26, August 20, 2025) and running through school’s closure in June. This includes 180 school days, 12 paid holidays, 5 days prior to the start of school, the day following the last day of school, and 2 days to be scheduled at the department’s discretion. Enjoy holidays, school vacation weeks, and most of your summer off!

Salary: $27,052 - $31,009/year depending on education and experience

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the team to provide high-quality before and after school care to elementary school students, placing emphasis on child safety and enjoyment of the program.
• Serves as an in-ratio educator and is actively engaged with students during program hours. Establishes strong relationships with children at the site.
• Assists in handling on-site emergencies regarding health and safety.
• Participates in bi-weekly site team meetings as well as professional development opportunities offered.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with families.
• Manages student behavior in an appropriate, positive, and consistent manner. Shows patience, compassion, and understanding to children.
• Promotes socio-emotional learning for students by providing support and guidance during interpersonal interactions.
• Recognizes problems which may interfere with student well-being and implements appropriate solutions.
• Supervises children throughout the afternoon, ensuring their safety. Enforces rules and program policies.
• Partners with Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator to develop and implement high-quality, diverse, age-appropriate, and enriching activities for students.
• Assists with snack preparation, service, and clean up.
• Maintains a safe and inviting site environment. Proactively assumes responsibility for classroom materials and equipment, ensuring they are clean and stored properly.
• Behaves in a manner that promotes a healthy and productive work environment for all staff.
• Follows DESE, program, and district policies and procedures and acts to ensure compliance.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with school age children, particularly in a large-group setting, is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to perform the role of a teacher to young, active children.
• Employment offers are contingent on successful passing of a CORI and fingerprinting check.
• Staff must possess or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification and complete training upon hire.