Afterschool Instructors (part-time)

• Assist in the operation of your assigned classroom.
• Work to implement a quality age-appropriate curriculum for afterschool.
• Directly supervise the safety of children.
• Participate in all program activities.
• Help create an environment that fosters a positive self-image and respects the social and cultural differences of each child and values each child’s strengths, needs, differences, and similarities.
• Maintain an open, friendly, on-going communication with parents about the progress of participants.
• Supervise participants during snack/lunch periods.
• Take daily attendance.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and professional development.
• Responsible for classroom maintenance, equipment, and supplies.
• Report any out-of-the-ordinary incidents and accidents to program administrators.
• Be available for some special events, Early Release Days, staff meetings.
• Follow and uphold all COVID 19 safety protocol and guidelines as outlined by the Dept. of Health and Safety, the Department of Human Service Programs, and the Cambridge Public Schools.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Be at least 18 years of age. Have at least one year of experience working with school age children. Experience working with children with special needs desirable and should have a strong interest in working with children from diverse cultural & economic backgrounds. First Aid and CPR certification highly desired (First Aid & CPR training available upon hire). The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Special Requirements:

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record (SORI) required. Physical and TB Test required.

HOURS OF WORK:     19.5 hours per week (afternoons ranging between 1:30 - 6pm)

RATE: $22.00 per hour. Retention bonus may be available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit both your resume and cover letter via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Review of resumes is ongoing. Position will remain open until filled. We are an AA/EEO Employer.