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City of Cambridge After School Instructor in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Afterschool Instructor is responsible for implementing programmed activities for children enrolled in Community Schools Afterschool programs who are in grades of K-5th grade. The Afterschool Instructor will work in a group with a Lead Afterschool Instructor and in partnership with the site?s Program Director, and Director and other staff to deliver age-appropriate enrichment activities, social emotional learning, and build community. The overall goals for the Afterschool Instructor are to establish positive relationships, and to provide a safe and healthy environment for children enrolled in Community Schools programs. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: 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, including full day vacation weeks, staff meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience and Education 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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) required. Physical and TB Test required. Afternoons ranging between 1:30pm - 6pm and flexibility with 8:30am? 6:00pm for February and April School Vacation Weeks, one evening staff meeting per month.