This is for SY23-24. 

Overview of the Malden Public Schools:

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train.  Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school.  We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.   MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community. 

Assistant Teacher/Education Support Professional Malden Out-of-School Time Program

General Description:   The Malden Out-of-School Time (MOST) Program provides afterschool, vacation, and summer programs for the Malden Public Schools. Our programs follow the MPS calendar and the afterschool programs operate from school day dismissal until 6:00pm including early release days.  Full day programs are offered during February and April school vacation weeks and during summer break.  It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out-of-School Time care to Malden students in grades K through 6.

The Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional works directly with students to ensure supervision, safety and participation of students in all aspects of the afterschool program. Programs are offered at Beebe School, Forestdale School, Linden STEAM Academy and Salemwood School.

School Year Responsibilities (Months of September – June)

Assisting and/or leading 

• Engage lead small and large group activities
• Supervise students during all aspects of the afterschool program including arrival, transitions, homework, snack, bathrooms, outdoor play, enrichment clubs and dismissal
• Manage student behavior in accordance with MPS school day/afterschool policy
• Implement student accommodations (if applicable)
• Maintain classroom environment including set up, maintenance of supplies and clean up
• Work collaboratively with afterschool and school day staff and outside providers
• Build positive relationship with families
• Participate in all staff training/orientation prior to start of program (August)
• Available to participate in monthly site based staff meetings after program hours (6:00-7:00pm)
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

During a typical workday, incumbent will:

• Perform functions that will necessitate him/ her to have a strong overall level of strength and physical ability.
• Be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking; seeing; hearing; and walking;
• Be expected to exert a moderate level of standing; sitting; walking; lifting; carrying; pushing/ pulling; bending; climbing and kneeling.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care preferred
• At least 1-2 years’ experience working in with Pre-K and/or school-age children, social emotional learning, project based curriculum planning and/or special education
• Ability to set clear limits and supervise Pre-K and/or school age students
• Experience working with diverse learners and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Terms of Employment

• K-6 Program hours at Beebe School, Forestdale School, Linden STEAM Academy, and Salemwood School are 2:00pm-5:30pm.
• $18.50-$22.50 per hour
• Required to obtain First Aid/CPR Training and complete Mandated Reporter Training within 60 days of hire

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.