Kids in Action - Teacher (Preschool & PreK)

After School Program

2026-2027 School Year

 

Locations: Foster Elementary and East Elementary

 

Job Summary

To provide a safe, nurturing environment with enriching developmentally activities that provide opportunities for recreation, social development and creative exploration for children.

 

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Plan age and developmentally appropriate activities for assigned classes with team teachers. The activities will include indoor and outdoor activities allowing for the children to make choices as well as participation in activities. Plan and prepare snacks for the children.
• Implement the daily program with the help of the other Teachers and Assistant Teachers (to include daily attendance and release of children to parents or designated adult). Decorate the KIA space with appropriate display areas using the childrens’ artwork and projects
• Keep all KIA spaces clean, neat and well organized. Participate equally in the daily set-up and breakdown of the physical shared space.
• Be familiar with and follow all Kids In Action policies and procedures, including the chain of command.
• Report to Team Leader any special needs, problems or suspected child abuse or neglect of individual children.
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with the HPS and EEC policies on discipline. 2024
• Attend all staff meetings, planning sessions and evaluations
• Participate in all-school activities including the family night, orientations, staff meetings, planning meetings, PD and workdays
• Maintain open communication and good working relations with team members and co-workers. Be a team player: Be flexible. Take initiative in planning and in daily scheduling. Maintain communication with parents regarding their child’s interactions while at Kids In Action.
• Complete CPR/First Aid Training, EEC Strong Start PDs & 10 additional Professional Development hour Complete CPR/First Aid Training, EEC Strong Start PDs & 10 additional Professional Development hours.

Qualifications

• Certified in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a Bachelor's Degree in a related area.
• Experience in classroom teaching or camp leader experience.

Benefits Information

Please see this link for information on benefits in the Hingham Public Schools

 

Terms of Employment

Outlined in the Kids in Action Salary and Fringe Benefit Guidelines

20 hours/week, benefit eligible (M-F 1:30pm to 6:00pm)

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race (race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, foster care status, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, socio-economic status, language acquisition status, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.