AFTERSCHOOL CAREGIVER Position Available In Hampshire, Massachusetts

AFTERSCHOOL CAREGIVER 4.3 4.3

out of 5 stars Leeds, MA 01053

Northampton Public SchoolsLeeds Elementary SchoolAfter School Program Caregiver Staff Internal Staff:

Contractual $

RateExternal New Staff:

$18.54 per hour

External Experienced Staff:

$21.00 per hour Leeds Elementary School is seeking Part-Time staff to join the Late Bird After School Program for students in Grades K-5!

Start Date:

August 26, 2025 New Staff orientation The Late Bird Afterschool Program runs September 2nd through the 2025-2026 school year.

Must be available at least 3 days per week from 2:00 4:30 p.m. (additional hours possible) Seeking staff to join our Late Bird after school program at Leeds Elementary School. Our staff are responsible for leading games, art projects, and activities with the children, monitoring the safety of all students in the program, cleaning and organizing supplies, etc. We work with our staff to find your interests, and help you develop and lead activities that you enjoy!

About the program: The Late Bird program offers extended day childcare to our Leeds Elementary School students. The program provides quality, affordable childcare services with enrichment opportunities and runs daily from 2:10pm through 5:15pm. The program aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children feel engaged, supported, and connected. Our staff are proactive and model positive communication. We believe that ample physical and mental activity options, creative outlets, group games, and unstructured play time are key to building a positive after school community, and that enrichment opportunities and social emotional work support intellectual growth. We prioritize building relationships with individual students and caregivers, and we take a restorative approach to conflict resolution.

Job Functions:

Arrive on time (2:00 p.m.) to check students into our program at school dismissal timeLead activities for groups of students, and monitor students safety at all timesModel positive behavior and communication skillsBe responsive to students needs and interests, using proactive activity planning, problem solving, and conflict resolutionOther duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or Equivalent Reliability and punctualityAbility to stand and/or walk for long periods of timeParticipate in regular staff meetings and/or up to 10 hours of staff trainings out of regular work hoursBecome certified in CPR and 1st AidHiring requirements include fingerprinting and CORI background check

Preferred:

At least 1 college level course in Child Development and/or at least 3-6 months experience working with elementary school aged children.

After School Program staff and/or Summer Camp counselor experienceAbility to plan and facilitate group games and activities with groups of 8-12 children, and/or assist/collaborate with other staff for larger groups.

Interest in Restorative Practices, conflict resolution, Mindfulness, Gratitude Practices, working outdoors all seasons with kids, social justice, theater/art/music, sports, Coding/Robotics, and/or other STEAM activitiesHigh energy, initiative, proactive problem-solving, self-direction, flexibility, and adaptability

Benefits:

This is a school year position with no benefits.

IF HIRED

Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.