METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
VACANCY NOTICE
THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT
TITLE: BFL/BBE for Timony 21st Century After-School Program, Gr. 3-6*
Program Hours: As determined by the Program Manager of Community Programs (Program Manager); appx. 2.5-3 hrs./prog. day, Mondays through Thursdays/Fri. (extra time for workshops and other duties may be required). Program planned to run tentatively from October 1st, 2025 until June 5th , 2026.
DATE OF OPENING: September 22, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified/nearly certified, team-oriented grammar school Bilingual Family Liaison (BFL) preferred/Building Based Educator (BBE); Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior successful experience as 21st CCLC Prog. teacher/staff a plus; excellent attendance record.
Familiar w/ MA Curriculum Frameworks including Common Core(gr.3-6) & 21st CCLC SAYO requirements; and have ability to drive program/MPS van, e.g., for field trip(s).
Successful experience working with ELs, SPED, at-risk or struggling students.
Excellent organizational skills, and unwavering commitment and dedication to improving academic standards and personal development of all program students;
A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families.
Ability to work under health and fitness programming condition, and to work with iPads/Chromebooks, Newcomers, Esports, and STEAM & Gr. 3-6 ELA curriculum.
First Aid certification and ability to speak Spanish required for BFL and a plus for BBE.
Preference given to individuals that have completed SEI endorsement.
Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some qualifications.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work w/teacher engaging and creative student activity that is inquiry-based interdisciplinary, hands-on/remote, and student-centered; ability to work with iPads/Chromebooks and to drive program/MPS van, e.g., field trips, if needed; and excellent attendance required.
Support project-based &/or service learning enrichment activities for students.
Administer required student SAYO-Y surveys; assist w/snack program, parent pick-up & transportation; ability to translate in Spanish needed for BFL.
Attend staff meetings, field trips, workshops, & family events as planned by site coord., &/or Program Manager.
Complete pre and post SAYOs and other required documents accurately and in a timely manner.
Work closely w/ core content teachers to plan & execute academic interventions.
Provide substitute coverage for absent staff members, including coverage for staff meetings.
Maintain and submit accurate records of attendance and snacks, follow-up w/ students regarding consistent attendance, and work w/ students in health & fitness, STEAM, & ELA focused program.
Communicate regularly with site coordinator, prog. mgr., & school personnel, and parents (BFL), about program and students. BFL to initiate and maintain contact with program families.
Other responsibilities as assigned by site coordinator, and/or Program Manager.
*Positions may be split at the discretion of the Program Manager of Community Programs
SALARY: $23.00/hr
CLOSING DATE: Until positions are filled.
APPLICATIONS: Submit required signed letter of interest and resume (if new to program) to:
Jennifer Fernandez
MPS – Program Manager of Community Programs
9 Branch St.
Methuen, MA 01844
INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY
METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and SERVICE PROVIDER
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.
