Stipend Opportunity: Paraprofessional Child Care Job Opportunity 2024

Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education

Position: DELAC Connect Conference Childcare Provider

Reports to: OMME Family Resources Specialists

Position Duration: School Year 2023-2024

Location: Bolling Building Central Office

Position Overview:

Boston Public Schools Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) is seeking a few BPS paraprofessionals to work as childcare providers at the DELAC Conference event on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 4:30-9:00 PM. Childcare Providers will oversee the safety and the activities of the children whose parents are attending the event while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up before the event and clean up at the end of the event

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable lesson material

• Balance your instruction between logical and social exercises

• Provide basic care and activities

• Use a wide range of instruction methods (stories, media, drawing, etc) to enhance the child's abilities

• Observe children's interactions and promote the spirit of peace

• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action

• Collaborate with other colleagues

• Adhere to paraprofessional childcare standards and safety regulations as established by the Boston Public Schools.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a classroom paraprofessional

• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods

• Methodical and creative

• Patience, flexibility, and love for children

• Strong communication and time management skills

• Certificate in first aid and CPR

• Ability to work and stand for extended periods

• It may require bending or stooping.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Ability to speak a second language (Preferably Second language speaker )
• Prior experience working in urban education

Compensation: BTU Contractual Hourly Rate