The Natick Public Schools Seek After-School Program High School Mentorsfor the 2024-2025 school yearWe invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.Job TitleHigh School MentorLocationTBDReports To Assistant Site SupervisorWork days/FTE2.75 hrs per daySalary/BenefitsSalary and benefits per the Non Rep ScheduleBenefits Eligible?NoProfile of a Natick EducatorJOB GOAL: High School Mentors help provide a safe and caring environment while supporting enrichment and recreational activities for children enrolled in the Natick After School Activities Program, a creative, community-service oriented environment.QUALIFICATIONSRequirement: Natick High school student or Natick resident attending another high school Preferred Experience:
- Six months or more of experience working and/or volunteering with children. Students who are enrolled in early children education classes are also strongly recommended but not required to apply.
Skills:
- Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
- Candidates should have a passion for working with children and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
- Help lead educational, enrichment, and recreational activities to students as directed by the Assistant Site Supervisor. Contribute ideas for activities and special events. Teach children new games, conduct special activities, and always show good sportsmanship.
- Observe and manage student behavior according to program procedures. Display good judgment. Enforce clear and age appropriate expectations. Manage with fairness and consistency. Report progress and concerns to the Assistant Site Supervisor.
- Be alert and sensitive to the individual needs of the children, maintain physical and emotional safety, and support each child in developing social skills. Treat all children and families with kindness and respect.
- Always prioritize the physical safety of the children and lead by example. Model good behavior and positive choices; show how to give the same respect to all people/things (staff, peers, school personal, property, etc.).
- Follow all health and safety procedures. Report all injuries and incidents to the Assistant Supervisor. Be familiar with the protocols and evacuation strategies in the case of fire, lockdown, or other building emergencies.
- Assist with the following tasks:
- Set up and put away equipment (outside and inside).
- Clean activity and storage spaces; leave all areas clean and free of trash/debris.
- Preparation and clean-up of daily activities.
- Support adult staff in almost all daily functions.
- Maintain a count of children in assigned group at all times.
- Know signs of child abuse and responsibilities as a mandated reporter. Understand the definition of and signs of bullying.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all information about program children and families.
- Participate in on-site staff meetings and communication via email with Assistant Supervisor and Assistant Director.
- Participate in homework support for all grades, during our Homework Time program (if applicable at your site).
- Communicate well with both staff and children to help manage groups and overall space.
- Perform with accuracy, thoroughness, and follow-through
Any other relative duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, outside, and/or off-site locations.
- on some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
- remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
- operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
- read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
- position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
- communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
- communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
- observe details at close range
- in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
- multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
- may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting
- lifting up to and including 25 lbs
- maintain a pace that is rapid and dynamic, multi-task oriented with short notice/changing deadlines
- the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
SELECTION GUIDELINES
- Formal application
- Rating of experience
- Oral interview
- Reference check
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.)
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.Date Updated: 7/09/2024