26-27 FT Lead Teacher (Healey School)

26-27 FT Lead Teacher (Healey School) Somerville Public Schools

ARTHUR D HEALEY SCHOOL

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

Job ID:

5721973

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Position Summary The Somerville Community Schools Program provides After School and Out of School Time Care in the Somerville Public Schools. We operate After School programs from dismissal until end of program including early release days; full day programs during school vacation weeks and during summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Somerville children in grades Pre-K through 8. 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

Teaching:

Lead small and large group activities. Supervise and interact with children. Discipline children in accordance with SCAP policy. Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies. Follow program procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children. Ability to cooperatively team teach. Build positive relationship with families. Other duties as assigned.

Programming:

Research, plan and implement daily curriculum, to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance to Somerville Public School curriculum Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with SCAP procedures Serve and record nutritious snacks daily Submit daily lesson plans two weeks in advance to Administration Other duties as assigned

Staff Supervision:

Orient substitutes and new staff as necessary Attend weekly team meetings Communicate regularly with Administration Attend monthly meetings and a least 10 hrs. of in-service workshops Participate in parent meetings and events Other duties as assigned Summer Months Responsibilities (Months of July - August): The following outline is not all-inclusive but is meant to give a general sense of the position during the summer.

Pre-Camp Session:

Attend initial camp orientation, trainings, and assist with camp set up Orientation of students to your group Explain daily schedules, clubs and field trips during Group Meeting Time Maintain updated schedule of events Review camp rules, regulations and expectations (including proper storage of camp belongings) Set expectations for maintenance of all camp supplies and materials Other duties as assigned

Daily Responsibilities:

Supervision of campers during breakfast, lunch and post camp blocks Supervise campers during bus / van rides Ensure group arrives on time to scheduled activities Assist Specialists in clubs; model and participate in recreation and other group activities Participate in daily counselor/staff meetings for planning Resolve, or seek assistance for, behavior management issues Plan and implement activities when necessary if a club is cancelled 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.

Physical Strength Requirements:

Primarily seated work; may involve lifting or carrying items up to 30 lbs

Posture & Movement Requirements:

Frequently sitting for extended periods

Sensory Requirements:

Ability to perceive written information (near vision); Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions; Ability to communicate clearly in person and by telephone

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with frequent interaction with staff, students, staff, and the public. Work environment may include a moderate noise level and frequent interruptions typical of a busy central office Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Bachelor's in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have six months of experience working with school-age children Associate's degree and 3 months of experience working with school-age children in a supervised childcare setting or have credits towards an Associate's and relevant experience and nine months of experience with school age children including three months in a supervised childcare setting.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience actively participating with project based curriculum. Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students. Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities. Ability work with students with special educational or emotional needs. Reporting Relationships Position Reports to: Out of School Director(s) Terms of Employment

Position Type:

Full Time / Up to 25 hours per week

Schedule:

September - June

FLSA Classification:

Non Exempt

Union Status:

SCS UAW Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the SCS UAW Collective Bargaining Unit. Pre-Employment Requirements MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance Fingerprints The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of 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' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$22.66 to $30.72 Per Hour