After-School Teacher (Group Leader)

Mason-Rice Afterschool Program

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Newton, MA Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted May 24, 2025
Job description

After-School Teacher Job Openings in Newton with MRASP

The Mason-Rice Afterschool Program (MRASP) is seeking creative, energetic, and professional afterschool teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. MRASP provides a high quality afterschool program for K - 5th graders: offering fun, creativity, and the opportunity to develop and grow as an educator.

Do you want to share your enthusiasm and excitement with kids in a fun team-oriented setting? This is your chance to lead creative art projects, build structures in nature, play capture the flag, and bring your own passions and talents to the table while teaching critical social and emotional skills.

About us:

Mason-Rice Afterschool Program is a private, non-profit school aged afterschool program operating out of a Newton Public School building. We serve K-5th Grade and prioritize social and emotional learning while having fun.

We provide a nurturing and fun after school environment with a neighborhood-like atmosphere. Our daily schedule includes both structured programming such as arts and crafts, sports, science, drama, special events, and field trips, as well as unstructured “hang-out time”.

We strive to promote the social and emotional development of children by helping them gain self-confidence, build positive relationships, develop decision-making & conflict resolution skills, and foster independence. We promote an environment that celebrates diversity and respects individual differences.

We are seeking applicants with:

  • Experience working with children in grades K-5th in a structured, recreational setting.
    Afterschool and/or camp experience a plus.
  • Enthusiasm, creativity, positive attitude, initiative, strong work ethic, and flexibility.
  • Experience in planning and running a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, gym/outdoor games, science, & drama.
  • Commitment to quality, growth, and the desire to make a difference for children and families.
    Experience in team teaching

MRASP offers:
- A team teaching approach and a supportive work environment
- Excellent benefits including health insurance (4 & 5 day positions), paid time off, etc.
- Easy access to public transportation (Newton Centre D Line Stop & Bus)
- Competitive salaries starting at $19-$22/hour, depending on experience & education

We have 4 Day, and 5 Day Positions Open for the 22-23 School Year: 20-23.5 Hours/Week!

MRASP is an equal opportunity employer. Employees will be recruited, employed, and promoted based on their qualifications and capabilities without regard to race, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

About this role

Summary

Lead activities for K-5 students, fostering social, emotional, and creative skills in a team environment.

Job title

After-School Teacher (Group Leader)

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

Newton, MA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$19-$22/hour, depending on experience & education

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

experience working with childrenactivity planningcreativitypositive attitude

Preferred skills

team teachingrecreational experiencecamp experience

Specializations

child developmentactivity planningsocial skillsemotional learning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newton, MA, USA

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