26-27 Out of School Time Site Director (Healey School)

Somerville Public Schools

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

- Somerville, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Somerville Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5907000

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

The Somerville Community Schools After School Program provides after school and out of school time care at the all elementary schools for Somerville Public Schools. After School programs open Monday -Friday from dismissal until 5:30 including early release days and offers full day programs during school vacation weeks and the summer. The Out of School Time Director supervises and coordinates programming at the school level for the Community Schools Program and District Sponsored programming within in one specific school. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable after school care to Somerville youth in kindergarten through grade 8. After School students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of age appropriate enrichment activities, receive homework help and MCAS tutoring.

SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

School Year Responsibilities:

(Months of September -June)

Supervise After School staff including observing enrichment activities and staff attendance and performance

Facilitate on-site weekly staff meetings

Ensure teachers are following all program homework and project-based activity guidelines

Initial enrollment of students and placement to activity club and homework clubs

Implement Community Schools Behavior Management Policy

Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies

Follow program health and safety procedures

Build positive relationship with families and community

Attend regularly scheduled meetings with OST Administration and School Principal

Attend orientation, meetings and trainings; including but not limited to mandatory DESE trainings

Collect and report data for evaluation tools

Submit all paperwork including timesheets and requisitions to main office in a timely manner

Maintain site budget

Other duties as assigned

Summer Months Responsibilities:

• (Months of July and August)
• Teaching
• Lead small and large group activities in a specialized area (Camp Specials include: Drama, Art, Science, Tech, Engineering and Math, ELA, Cultures, PE)
• Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies
• Ability to cooperatively team teach
• Other duties as assigned
• Programming
• Research, plan and implement activity based curriculum to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance with Somerville Public School curriculum and summer camp themes
• Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with Community Schools and OST procedures
• Submit weekly themed units 2 weeks in advance to Administration
• Staff
• Communicate regularly with Administration
• Attend summer camp orientation, weekly lunch time Wednesday meetings and trainings
• Facilitate Lead and Assistant Teachers to participate during lessons
• Oversee field trip arrival and departure procedures and staff supervision while off site
• Other duties as assigned
• Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Standing and walking for prolonged periods; frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, which may include sitting on the floor to effectively engage with students;

The use of hands and fingers to operate computers, instructional technology, and classroom materials.

Sufficient visual, auditory, and verbal ability to supervise students, deliver instruction, and evaluate student performance. Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and supplies, weighing up to 15 pounds. The position further requires the ability to respond appropriately and promptly to emergency situations to ensure the health and safety of students.

Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Out of School Time Director(s)

Qualifications:

Have a Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree relevant to an OST Program is preferred; and have a minimum of one year experience in teaching and/or administration in the field of community school education or related field

Ability to supervise and support a team of up to ten staff members and additional community partners

Administrative and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and coordinate daily activities including student attendance, tuition collection and management and parent communication

Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to collaborate with school day teachers, OST staff and Administration

Facilitate program planning to ensure educational frameworks are embedded into enrichment activities

Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Terms of Employment

Employment Status:

Full Time

Schedule:

260 days (July-June)

Untion Status:

Non Union

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$85,000 to $85,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required