Position: Summer Explorations Program Assistant Teachers (Assistant Group Teachers, Substitute Assistant Teachers)
Location: Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA

Dates: July 8, 2024 - August 16, 2024 (Mandatory orientation meeting June 11, 2024 from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm)
Schedule: Various shifts available: Early Morning Shifts 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, Morning Shifts 8:15 AM - 12:45 PM, Afternoon Shifts 12:30 PM - 5:45 PM, and Full-Day Shifts 8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Pay Rate: $16.08 per hours - $19.70 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience

Job Summary:

Our goal is to provide as much consistency as possible for the groups and students in our program.  Preference will be given to filling the positions listed with staff who are able to work full days, 5 days per week, and/or half-days, five days per week.  The Assistant Instructor is required to fulfill the shifts they have committed to.  Staff who are not able to commit to regular, weekly shifts, may be offered positions in a substitute capacity with shifts and assignments that may vary from week to week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to one or more groups in preparing materials for activities, setting up/cleaning up activities, and assisting lead instructors as needed.
• Provide supervision to students ranging in age/grade from kindergarten through grade 5.
• Must maintain daily attendance records including accurate student counts following name-to-face attendance taking protocols.
• The Assistant Teacher may also be assigned other duties by the Site Coordinator or Community Education Director or Assistant Director.  

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree and 9 months of experience working with school-age children preferred, not required OR
• 6 months of experience working with school-age children and/or working on a degree in a related field

Annual Professional Development Requirement:

• CPR/First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.