Job Title: Haley After-school Teacher
Organization: Haley Elementary School
Location: Boston
Salary: Hourly wage is competitive and commensurate with experience.
PT Regular
 
Job Description:
Overview: The Haley After-School Teachers will work with groups of students
in a unique after-school educational program located at the Dennis C. Haley
Elementary School. Administered by the Haley in collaboration with community
partners, the program engages approximately 110 students from kindergarten
through 5th grade, multiple community volunteers, and full-time and
part-time staff, plus volunteers and contracted services. The goal of the
After-School Program is to provide academic support, arts and enrichment and
physical fitness. The Haley After School Teachers must possess a commitment
to education, a passion for community building, and demonstrated experience
in education and staff development. The Haley is a Boston Public School
located in Roslindale.
 
 
Responsibilities Include:
 
1. Provide quality educational experiences (through the three after-school
program cornerstones; academic support, health and physical fitness and arts
and cultural enrichment) and a safe, nurturing environment for up to 13
students.
 
2. Develop positive relationships with students and build a culture of trust
 
3. Forge meaningful relationships with students' guardians and other family
members through ongoing communication and engagement efforts
 
4. Coordinate volunteer staff/contracted service providers who are working
with your students
 
5. Ensure dissemination of key organizational information among school
staff.
 
6. Regularly communicate with Program Director
 
7. Ensure health & safety of all participants and compliance with all Boston
Public Schools and state standards
 
8. Work closely with the community partner to carryout the focus on
environment and community learning.
 
 
Qualifications:
 
1. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners
 
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills
 
3. Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
 
4. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
 
5. Energy, creativity, initiative and entrepreneurial zeal
 
6. Resilience, resourcefulness and enthusiasm
 
7. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and dedication to excellence in
After-school education
 
 
Compensation and Benefits Hourly wage is competitive and commensurate with
experience. Benefits include extensive training and professional development
opportunities offered through Boston Public Schools and community partners.
 
 
 
 
 
How to Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Ross Wilson, Haley School
Principal rwilson@bostonk12.ma.us
 
 
Deadline to apply: August 30, 2008. Qualified applicants will be interview
on a rolling basis. Ideally, teachers will begin by Sept. 8th.
Organization Web Site:
 
Email replies to: rwilson@bostonk12.ma.us