ES Morning Program Support Assistant in Worcester, Massachusetts at Abby Kelley Foster School

Job Title: Morning Program Support Assistant
Location: Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal, in partnership with the Before School Care Coordinator

Subordinates: None
Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

School Year: 2026-2027
Salary: $15-$17 (Based on Experience)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Morning Program Support Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively with the Before School Care Coordinator to care for and supervise students in Grades K–3 during the before-school program (7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.) and supporting the Elementary School morning opening, student arrival, and breakfast operations (8:25 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) under the direction of the Elementary School Principal. The Morning Program Support Assistant will model the character virtues and mission of the school, ensuring a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for students and staff. This is a 10-month per year, part-time non-exempt hourly position.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (3.0 hours per day / 15.0 hours per week)

  • 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Before School Care Program (Grades K–3)

  • 8:25 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Elementary School Breakfast & Arrival Support

• Days: Monday – Friday (during the official academic school year calendar)

• Snow Days, School Vacations, Holidays: This position operates on a modified School Year schedule aligning with the student academic calendar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively care for, supervise, and monitor student safety in the Before School Program from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., ensuring school rules and behavioral expectations are followed at all times.

• Assist the Coordinator in organizing, setting up, and facilitating fun, positive, and safe physical activities, games, and recreational choices.

• Help supervise Middle School and High School student helpers to ensure they remain actively engaged in safe and appropriate interactions with elementary students.

• Actively walk around, monitor all program zones, and maintain continuous visual supervision of participants.

• Promote character virtues, positive behavior, and immediately report any injuries, behavioral incidents, or safety concerns to the Coordinator.

• Safely escort students from the before school care location into the Elementary School building at 8:25 a.m.

• Assist with Elementary School morning opening operations and arrival logistics according to Principal and administrative needs.

• Support the Elementary School morning breakfast program, including setup, student supervision, hall monitoring, and guiding student flow until 10:00 a.m.

• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional communication with parents, staff, and leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support elementary morning operations and school food service/arrival needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

• Prior experience working with elementary school children (Grades K–3) in an educational, childcare, or recreational setting strongly preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with coordinators, school leadership, and student helpers.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and child-management skills.

• A positive attitude, patience, problem-solving skills, and openness to feedback.

• Ability to model the character virtues and core values of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Background check and fingerprinting (CORI/SAFIS) as required by Massachusetts state regulations prior to employment.

• Ability to work in compliance with federal, state, and district policies and safety regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The position operates in an elementary school building, cafeteria, gymnasium, and outdoor play areas.

• Noise levels may vary, but are generally moderate to active, with occasional higher noise levels due to student activities.

• The role may require lifting, carrying, or moving educational materials or students, as well as the ability to maintain energetic supervision during morning activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift (up to 25 lbs.), and perform repetitive motions.

• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and walking.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking, attention to detail.

Important Note:

Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Position with compensation based on relevant experience. This position is not on a salary scale. This is a 10-month per year position during the academic school year. This position is NOT eligible for AKFCPS Benefits.

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.