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The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys

Position Summary

The Extended Day Program Teacher is responsible for leading students in a safe and engaging after-school experience and reports directly to the Director of the Extended Day Program (EDP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly supervise and engage a group of students in activities daily, ensuring emotional and physical safety for all students in their care
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan a range of activities and programs for students
• Participate in 2:15 meetings several times each week with the EDP Director and other teachers to plan, collaborate, and discuss topics around EDP
• Prepare for instruction daily, including setting up spaces, gathering materials, and communicating with the EDP Director and other teachers about students, lessons, and any other needs
• Model appropriate, positive behavior for students and respond appropriately to challenging student behaviors based on school-wide expectations and management strategies
• Perform other duties as required

Schedule

• School Year
• Monday through Friday, 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Some teachers will start as early as 11:30 on Wednesdays. Some teachers will stay until 5:30 one or more days each week.

Compensation

$25.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful criminal background check
• Prior experience in a related position working with children

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/AED & first aid certification (certification will be provided if needed)
• Enthusiasm for working with children in grades Pre-K through 4
• Creativity to plan engaging activities
• Flexibility to adapt plans and lessons to meet the time, material, and spatial constraints of EDP
• Classroom management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.