After School Program Assistant Jobs in Worcester, MA

Description

Athletics/After School 

Non-Exempt/Hourly

11-Month

Part-time

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

Benefits Option May Include: Employer-Matching 403(b)

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Marie Philip School:

MPS enrolls nearly 150 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model. 

About Walden School:

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The After School Program (ASP) Instructor supports youth athletics and after-school activities at The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC). Working under the direction of the After School Program Coordinator, the ASP Instructor helps plan and run practices, supervise students, assist with events, and support safe, inclusive participation for all students.

SUPERVISOR: After School Program Coordinator

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and assist with elementary athletic practices, games, and related after-school activities, ensuring safety, positive supervision, and effective instruction.

Follow posted schedules and procedures; communicate with parents/caregivers to manage pick-ups and drop-offs.

Provide direct supervision of students during activities and transitions; enforce behavioral and safety expectations.

Perform routine checks of equipment and activity spaces to ensure a safe environment; report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

Maintain accurate records as required (attendance, incident reports, behavior logs, timesheets).

Foster an inclusive environment that respects cultural and communication differences; use ASL and other communication strategies as appropriate.

May be delegated and trained to conduct medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities for students.

Physical activity and lifting may be required when working with TLC students, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety.

Occasional travel, attend athletic related events, and drive students to tournaments and games. Additional driving responsibilities as needed. 

Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the After School Program Coordinator and Athletic Director.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children in after-school, recreation, or athletic settings.
• Familiarity with Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 
• E?ectively lead students and maintain student compliance 
• Work independently and as a part of a team 
• Ability to work nights and weekends 
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to perform all duties of the job including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, typing, prolonged standing or sitting.