Afternoon Flexible Teacher Support

Afternoon Flexible Teacher Support 

About the Park School 

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to his or her greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community. 

The Afternoon Flexible Teacher Support role reports to the Director of After-School Operations & After-School Program Coordinator. This 10-month position comes with the responsibility of providing bus support coverage as necessary and teaching in the After School Program in support of the school’s mission. The hours are 3:00-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 2:00-4:00 on Wednesday and 11:00-5:00 on Friday. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Arrive promptly, ready to support either the transportation program or ASP 
• When providing coverage for the Transportation Program, responsibilities include: 
  • Take attendance before bus departure
  • Find any missing students before bus departure 
  • Manage student behavior on the bus ride
  • Share info about student behavior with Asst. Division Heads, as necessary
  • Connect students with caregiver when students exit the bus
  • Communicate with the School and Families, as necessary
  • Build community on the bus 
• When providing support to the After-School Program (ASP), responsibilities include:
  • Actively engage and interact with ASP students 
  • Assure the safety and well-being of ASP students at all times
  • Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required 
• Bachelor's Degree preferred 
• Experience teaching, preferably Early Childhood 
• Demonstrate commitment to providing support to students and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds 
• Experience integrating the use of academic technology into classroom teaching 
• Design, organize and implement daily age appropriate activities 
• Experience in classroom management 
• Demonstrate flexibility in day to day schedule 
• Experience communicating with parents, colleagues and administrators 

Physical Requirements: 

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods of time.
• The ability to traverse on and across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• Ability to lead, supervise, and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. 
• The ability to position oneself  (e.g.,  stand, sit, crouch, and kneel) to support students. 
• The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15  lbs overhead. 
• The ability to occasionally  transport (e.g., move or drag)  25 lbs 
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment

Application Information:

• Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and leadership/philosophy statement. 
• Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, including a strong professional development program.
• An equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. 
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.