Afterschool Group Leader/Teacher

We are seeking a creative, warm, and proactive Afterschool Group Leader/Teacher to join our team at HomeBASE.

Hours: Monday–Thursday 1:30–5:30 PM Friday 12:30-5:30PM (aligned with Brookline Public Schools calendar)

Position Type: Part Time, Non-exempt Employee

Start Date: August 25, 2025

Reports To: Afterschool and Enrichment Programs Director

Compensation: $23 - $25/hour, commensurate with experience

What We’re Looking For:

• An enthusiastic, warm, and creative educator who brings energy, joy, and a team spirit to make afterschool programming fun.
• Someone who approaches challenges with flexibility, imagination, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to…

• Supervise and lead a group of K–5 students daily and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt activities for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Model respectful behavior and nurturing care.
• Support in creating and facilitating arts, sports, and STEM activities and projects.
• Participate in daily walking bus transporting students safely from local schools.
• Maintain positive communication with families, co-workers, and program leadership.
• Assist with set-up, clean-up, and ensure smooth daily operations.

Core Competencies and Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in educational or enrichment settings.
• Familiarity with child development and ability to adapt for diverse learners.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass background and fingerprint checks.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet one of the following: have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree and have three months of experience working with school age children OR have a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience working with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program OR have nine months of experience with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age childcare program.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stamina and physical ability to walk 30 consecutive minutes (walking bus)
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, see and hear to supervise children, lift, climb. Squat, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push/pull, etc.

Benefits:

• Earned Sick Time: Part time Employees earn one (1) hour of Earned Sick Time for every 30 hours of work.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR training (training provided onsite for staff)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Temple Ohabei Shalom is committed to equal opportunity employment. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We want our team to reflect the diversity of our world and are committed to diversifying our employees and welcomes applications from those groups that have historically been underrepresented in our organization—people of color, people with disabilities and LGBTQ people. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enhances our ability to serve our congregation and broader community.

How to Apply

• Please email resume and cover letter to Anya Gips (agips@ohabei.org) with position title in the subject line.
• Deadline to apply by July 20, 2025, or until position is filled.