Extended Day Counselor

Chelmsford Public Schools Chelmsford Community Education Center - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Extended Day Counselor

Job Details

• Job ID:
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Sep 08, :00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancy for the 2025/2026 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Extended Day Counselor (Extended Day - Exempt)

Location: Chelmsford Elementary Schools / Parker Middle School / Chelmsford Community Education

JOB DESCRIPTION: To coordinate the Community Education Programs to ensure proper instruction and activities for students

REPORTS TO: Childcare Supervisor and Director of Community Education

JOB GOAL: To provide an enriching, exciting, and fun after school experience to the children enrolled in our Chelmsford Community Education Programs, ensuring all participants have a memorable time during any activities provided

Responsibilities

1. Attend Mandatory Training before Extended Day Starts (TBD)
2. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of records on students, including sign in and sign out.
3. Assist the Supervisor in implementing the daily provided program plan.
4. Plan activities for students to enhance their experience in the program.
5. Ability to implement and create activities for small groups.
6. Meet the students' individualized needs by adapting behavior management expectations and plans.
7. Under direction of Supervisor, implement plans and activities to help children with behavioral or physical challenges.
8. Confer with teachers, team leaders and other appropriate personnel regarding students.
9. Supervise and interact with students.
10. Communicate with parents, sharing positive highlights as well as any concerns regarding their child.
11. Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.
12. Ability to work on the floor, lift over 50lbs and other physical requirements as needed.
13. Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth.

Terms of Employment: Work year: Flexible scheduling, shifts available before school and after. Additional hours may be required on the days when Chelmsford Public School has a 1/2 day.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in writing by the Site Supervisor, and will be discussed with the incumbent. Copy will be filed in the Director of Community Education.

• Position Type: Part-time
• Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Welcome to Chelmsford Community Education Center

Chelmsford Community Education offers programs for every age level. There is a wide variety of courses and recreational activities to serve educational and enrichment needs, or for just plain fun! Our childcare and preschool services are enjoyed by children as young as 18 months through school age.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford 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.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. High school diploma; two years of college preferred.
  2. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
  3. Experience working with age appropriate students in a school setting.
  4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the Director of Community Education.
  5. CORI and fingerprinting completed and accepted.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. How did you hear about our open position?
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

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