Job description

About Us: A non-profit organization founded in 1984, Sudbury Extended Day (SED) has been the exclusive before and after-school program for the K-8 students of Sudbury Public Schools. While not part of the Sudbury Public School system (SPS), SED helps to support the development and learning of SPS students. In partnership with SPS, each of the six program sites are provided a secure and dedicated space so that students may experience additional growth through our enriching play-based childcare program. With an average teacher tenure of 13+ years, SED provides a true community within Sudbury, fostering strong relationships with students and their families.

About the Role: Sudbury Extended Day is hiring for the after-school program at our five elementary locations as well as our middle school site. Educators in our before and after school program are responsible for supervising and engaging students in various activities before and after school. This includes planning and implementing both educational and recreational activities, ensuring student safety, promoting positive social interactions, and assisting with homework if needed. Staff members may also communicate with parents regarding student progress and behavior, working with site leadership to facilitate conversations around behavior management and program modifications for students when required. This is a part-time, hourly afternoon position with additional benefits available to our employees including: PTO and paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, retirement account with company match, paid training and tuition reimbursement. Plus, you can have your summers off!

Essential Responsibilities:

* Arrives on time and ready to work at the start of scheduled working hours

* Prepares the site for student arrival: cleaning tables, setting up program space with appropriate materials, reviewing attendance prior to student arrival

* Assists with attendance when students arrive to the program and follows safety procedures for any missing students

* Engages with students in the program through age-appropriate arts and crafts, free play, outside recess and gym time

* Ensures the physical and emotional safety and well-being of all students in our care

* Mentors students seeking support as they navigate new or challenging situations

* Responds to all on-site needs of the program: set up, in-program engagement, program closure, organization and end-of-shift cleanup

* Completes required annual training per EEC guidelines and attends all training and staff meetings as scheduled

* Submits all required time & attendance and HR documents based on deadlines established by the organization

* Supports the vision of SED and abides by all guidelines outlined in the SED Handbook

Qualifications:

* Must be 18 years of age

* CORI clearance, fingerprinting and full background check required

* Flexible team player who demonstrates respect, kindness and empathy while engaging with students in a fast-paced environment

* Experience working with children is a plus; desire to work with children is required

* Demonstrates a willingness to learn, be self-reflective and take accountability

Terms: This is a part-time, afternoon school-year position (10 months), beginning August 25, 2025.

Weekday schedule, Monday through Friday

Elementary On-site hours 1:45 - 6:15 pm

Middle School On-site hours 2:30 - 6:15

Longer shifts/earlier start time on Early Release Wednesdays (19x/year)

Location: Sudbury, Massachusetts. Locations are not accessible via public transit; applicants must have reliable transportation

Salary/Rate: Starting rate is currently $23.00 per hour; higher compensation available to qualified candidates with education degrees and/or school-aged childcare experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Employee discount

* Flexible schedule

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

* Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

* Afternoon shift

* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Compensation details: 23-23 Hourly Wage

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