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Job Description
We are seeking a creative, warm, and proactive Afterschool Group Leader/Teacher to join our team at Temple Ohabei Shalom (TOS) Afterschool Programs, HomeBASE. HomeBASE is our innovative, secular out-of-school-time program that provides high-quality afterschool care for children in kindergarten through fifth grade in Public Schools of Brookline.
Responsibilites:
Lead and supervise a group of children in the afterschool and enrichment program, ensuring their health, safety, well-being, and positive development at all times. Facilitate engaging, goal-oriented activities aligned with the TOS Afterschool Programs curriculum, including enrichment activities, physical activities, homework support, and community-building experiences. Remain actively present and engaged with students throughout all program components while adhering to State required teacher-to-child ratios, including walking bus, snack time, playground supervision, homework help, transitions, and special activities. Provide nurturing care, consistent classroom management, and developmentally appropriate guidance while role modeling positive behavior and language. Able to walk up to one mile in all weather conditions for daily walking bus. Maintain open, professional, and positive communication with parents, staff, directors, and community members while fostering a collaborative team environment. Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, health and safety procedures, state licensing regulations, and confidentiality standards, including promptly reporting and documenting accidents, injuries, illnesses, behavioral concerns, or suspected abuse, and following all emergency procedures as required. Support daily program operations including setup, cleanup, organization of classrooms and shared spaces, inventory management, and preparation of materials and supplies. Support with enrichment programs, Vacation Camp, field trips, and other special projects under the TOS Afterschool Programs umbrella. Attend family engagement events. Attend and actively participate in all required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions. Maintain punctuality, reliability, professionalism, and a strong commitment to teamwork, flexibility, and creating a fun, supportive learning environment.
Typical hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Friday 12:30 - 5:30 pm TOS Afterschool Programs calendar typically follows Public Schools of Brookline schedule. Calendar will be available upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Temple Ohabei Shalom is committed to equal opportunity employment. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We want our team to reflect the diversity of our world and are committed to diversifying our employees and welcomes applications from those groups that have historically been underrepresented in our organization—people of color, people with disabilities and LGBTQ people. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enhances our ability to serve our congregation and broader community. How to Apply Please email resume and cover letter to Elena Zerin Woods (ezerinwoods@ohabei.org) with position title in the subject line. Deadline to apply by August 1, 2026, or until position is filled.
