Job Description
Job Description
Position: Lower School After School Program (ASP) Teacher
Department: Lower School & Auxiliary Programs
Location: Junior Building and Greenleaf Hall, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA
Hours: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. with some additional hours available on early release
days or break programming
Salary Range: $20-24 /hour contingent upon experience
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Classification: Staff (Academic Year)
Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.
Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”
Summary of Position:
The Lower School at Milton Academy seeks a part-time staff member for After School Program (ASP) staffing. The candidate will be responsible for providing supervision for students who attend the ASP program.
The successful candidate should have experience in schools or childcare, excellent interpersonal skills, and the willingness to work and collaborate with the ASP team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Curriculum
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Support students with homework after school.
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Facilitate games and activities during ASP.
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Encourage freedom of choice and play.
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Escort children to and from various activity locations within the program and around campus.
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Maintain daily attendance in ASP.
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Monitor students to ensure their safety and well-being.
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Create a student-centered learning atmosphere that fosters a positive environment.
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Stay informed about the latest developments in elementary education and auxiliary programming trends.
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Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; incorporate related principles when engaging with students.
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Actively support students, providing mentorship and academic guidance.
Community
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Be a visible, accessible presence around campus.
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Contribute to creating a positive community culture that ensures students are heard, seen, valued, and cared for.
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Share in the enforcement of our expectations for students.
Other Professional Expectations and Responsibilities
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Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
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Act in a manner that is respectful, generous toward others, supportive of colleagues, and based in a belief in the competence and good intentions of all members of the community.
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Communicate openly and promptly, supporting colleagues, students, and the integrity of the institution in conversations with students and parents.
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Create and maintain campus environments that are open and flexible, reflecting the school’s values related to diversity, equity, and belonging.
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Exhibit skills in collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.
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Meet deadlines.
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Complete school-required training.
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Abide by the school’s policies and procedures as outlined in the provided handbooks.
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Communicate with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet any professional obligation.
Supervision to be received: Supervised the Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Supervision to be exercised: None.
Experience
Required: Experience in an after school program, summer camp, or equivalent environment with children
Preferred: Experience working in a school setting
Competencies
Required:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated computer expertise including GoogleSuite.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
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Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
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Receptive to supervision and professional development.
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Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.
Physical Abilities
Required:
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Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
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Must be able to teach/support in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.
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Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
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Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.