Career Opportunities

The Clark School is searching for a part-time, year-round Preschool Assistant Teacher who is enthusiastic about working with young children, dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment for all families, and available to join our team in the next several weeks! A newly reimagined program at Clark School, the Clark Preschool is committed to providing its characteristic supportive environment that values all teachers. Join us as we enjoy the use of our new preschool facility with beautiful, new spaces and extensive creative arts and play materials. At Clark School, we operate as a team. This team approach ensures teachers are given the freedom, guidance and feedback to create an exciting, creative and fun curriculum.

Assistant Teacher Preferred Requirements:

• Preschool certification preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field preferred

• At least 1 year of teaching experience with toddler/preschool age children

• Must be available to work 2:00 - 5:30pm daily.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to pass a background check

Assistant Teacher Classroom Responsibilities:

• Develop caring and supportive relationships with all children and their families

• Support other team members

• Ensure safety of all children

• Follow the Clark School philosophy

• Support the Lead Teacher(s) in implementing classroom activities and daily routine

• Observe students and share insights with the Lead Teacher(s) as needed

• Maintain respectful and friendly communication with families

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times

• Work closely with the Lead Teacher(s) to manage classroom responsibilities

• Communicate openly with the director regarding any concerns or needs

• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude in the classroom and school community

• Care for the space and school equipment

• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development.

• Support with transitions, bathroom routines, and mealtimes

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all student allergies, medications, and administration procedures.

• Support the Lead Teacher(s) in communicating photos and written updates for parents via Brightwheel app when appropriate

• Support students with individual needs under the guidance of the Lead Teacher

• Assist in the preparation and setup of activities under the guidance of the Lead Teacher(s)

• Supervise and engage with students during structured and free play times

• Help organize and maintain materials in the classroom and the center as a whole

• Other tasks as assigned

General Qualifications:

Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including

• Commitment to caring for the needs of young children

• Flexibility and desire to collaborate with team

• Classroom management skills

• Good communication skills

• Knowledge of child development

• Ability to develop and present curriculum

• Experience teaching early childhood in a supervised setting

• EEC certification, preferred for teachers

• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies

• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved

• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

• Consistent attendance: Consistent attendance is essential to the safety as well as the mission of this educational environment.

All employees are subject to a fingerprint check and a background investigation, per state law.

The Clark School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Job description:

We are currently searching for a reliable, caring person for our part-time After School Staff member position. The position is designated as short term paternity leave coverage, and is expected to run from 9/14/26 though 11/19/26.

The After School Staff will manage our after school drop-in service for students in grades K through 8. The weekly schedule is Monday through Thursday from 2:45 pm to 5:15 pm each day.

The After School Staff member must be flexible, have a positive attitude, and be able to kindly manage a large group of students both indoors and outside (as weather permits).

All applicants must have the following:

• A high school degree or higher

• Experience with children in this age group

• General computer knowledge (to manage the student check-in/check-out system)

• Excellent attendance

• Ability to pass a CORI and fingerprint check

• Fluency in English and be able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the School

• Patience and display willingness to work with students and their parents

• Possess and utilize skills in the areas of leadership, crisis management, organization, and verbal communication

General Responsibilities:

• Track student program attendance

• Clearly communicate any student or space issues with School administrators

• Be sensitive to the needs of people, especially students and their parents, and show a pleasant disposition to all people in all situations.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures listed in the School’s Employee Handbook.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

A Massachusetts teaching certificate is not required. We pay on allocated holidays and snow days (that fall on scheduled work days). All employees are subject to a CORI background investigation and fingerprinting, per state law.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• For current Clark parents: your student(s) may attend the program for free while you are working.

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person