Kids in Action - Jr. Assistant

After School

2026-2027 School Year

Location: Foster Elementary School

Job Summary

Kids In Action seeks a nurturing and creative high school/college student who is able to assist the students in a variety of activities and who can work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children. Monitor behavior and assist children to follow the rules
• When required, work as a 1:1 with children needing support
• Assist in planning developmentally appropriate activities. 
• Help children to engage in activities and promote positive    interactions with others. 
• Implement daily activities set forth by the teachers
• Participate in all activities and maintain enthusiasm as an example for the children.
• Keep KIA space and assigned housekeeping areasclean, neat and organized.
• Participate equally in the daily set-up and breakdown of the physical shared space.
• Assist in the preparation and clean-up of daily snacks and materials.
• Complete three hours of EEC StrongStart Professional Development. 
• Complete First Aid and CPR training annually.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Compassionate and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Cooperative and flexible
• Physically able to set up and take down folding tables.
• Physically able to lift items up to 20lbs
• Clear all HPS and EEC Background checks

Benefit Information

Applicants can review Hingham Public Schools benefits information at this link.

Terms of Employment

Outlined in the Kids in Action Salary and Fringe Benefit Guidelines

Flexible, part-time hours available Monday through Friday 2:30pm - 6:00 pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.