The Westborough Public Schools seek a talented Extended Day Assistant 

to join our team at the Westborough Community Education Program

for the 2023-2024 school year 

Effective Immediately

 

The Westborough Public Schools enthusiastically welcome professionals to our district who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the importance of relationships with our students, staff, families, and community.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. 
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages.Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students. 
• We support our vibrant, passionate, dedicated, skilled and professional staff through ongoing collaboration and feedback to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth! 

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.  

 

At Gibbons Middle School we take great pride in being a caring and comprehensive school. 

We believe that the purpose of educating adolescents is to encourage a love for learning, 

foster growth and development of all, and instill high standards of conduct.

 

Position Description:

Assistants are expected to help the Program Site Coordinator with the management of the children and the implementation of the Coordinator’s plans.  In addition, Assistants will be required to work all Early Release Day Programs, Vacation Day Programs, and Professional Day Programs, when the Program falls on their regularly scheduled days.

 

Responsibilities:

• Arrive promptly at the after-school site and to monthly meetings.
• Be vigilant about the safety of the children in the Extended Day Program.
• Know the rules of the Extended Day Program and take on an active role in seeing that they are followed. (Rules specific to EDP Assistants: No cell phone use unless contacting parent Cell phones should be out of sight.  Also no socializing with other EDP Assistants during program hours.)
• Be mindful of the fact that each child is an individual and should be approached as such.
• Develop positive relationships with the children and be a positive role model for them.
• Assist the Program Site Coordinator with daily planned activities (arts & crafts, science, sports, etc.).
• Spontaneously engage children in activities like board games, card games, puzzles, etc.
• Circulate during homework time to make sure students are on task and to offer assistance when necessary.
• Use equipment and supplies conscientiously.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, program staff, and school staff when possible.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Program Site Coordinator.

 

Qualifications:

• Be at least 14 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children ages 5-12 is required (e.g. coaching, babysitting, camp counselor, etc.)

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

 

Date Updated:  8/3/2023