Northampton Public Schools
ALL FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
IGNITE PROGRAM - STAFF
After School Program - Caregiver Staff “Inspiring Growth Nurturing Innovation Teaching Enrichment”
Part-time! Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. School year position Non-Contracted Staff: $18.54 - $25.00 per hour based on experience Teachers - $35.00 per hour per contract Paraeducators - $20.86-$33.44 per hour per contract
The Northampton Public Schools is seeking Part-Time staff to join the “IGNITE” After School Program!
The program offers extended-day childcare in all four elementary schools for students in Grades K-5. The program provides quality, affordable childcare services with enrichment opportunities and runs daily Monday through Friday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children feel heard and empowered to be themselves. Our staff engage students in meaningful interactions with peers and model positive communication. We believe that ample physical and mental activity, creative outlets, as well as unstructured playtime 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.
The staff is responsible for leading games, art projects, and activities with the children, while monitoring the safety of all students in the program. We work with our staff to find your interests, and help you develop and lead activities that you enjoy!
Essential Functions:
•Arrive on time at 2:00 p.m. to check students into our program at school dismissal time. •Lead activities for small and/or large groups, and monitor students’ safety at all times. •Model positive behavior and communication skills. •Be responsive to students’ needs and interests - problem solving and conflict resolution as needed.
Preferred:
•Ability 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, Mindfulness, Gratitude Practices, working outdoors all seasons with kids, social justice, theater/art/music with kids, Coding/Robotics, and/or other STEM fields
Minimum Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent and some experience working with elementary school aged children. •Become certified in CPR and First Aid.
Benefits:
This is a school year part-time position with no benefits.
IF HIRED:
•Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.
Requirements
Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning? Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.
We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together!
Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics