Collaborative for Educational Services 97 Hawley Street NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 Company Description: We are a non-profit educational service agency, committed to reaching and educating learners of all ages, and experienced in working with educators to help students learn and succeed. Founded in 1974, we are governed by representatives from our 37 member school districts in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. We work with children, youth and adult learners; families; schools, districts, and educators; and community members in the Pioneer Valley and across Massachusetts to create and improve educational opportunities both in and out of the classroom and ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Students are at the heart of our work. We are a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same. CES directs major initiatives in Early Childhood, Special Education, After School Programs, Professional Development, Educator Licensure, Technology in Education, Social Justice in Education, English Learner Education, and the education of vulnerable youth. Salary Range: Location: Per Year MA Job Type: Category: Part Time Education/Training Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Preferred Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking an Activity Leader to join our after school program at Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) in Amherst, MA. We’re looking for an energetic, out-of-the-box thinker to teach under any one of the following categories: media technology; hands-on science; movement and dance; STEM; creative reading, writing, and storytelling; arts; service learning, or any other cross curricular activity of high interest to youth. This individual will also assist the Site Coordinator in day-to-day program details, such as: setting up snacks, recess, and helping with students’ homework, as needed. We’re looking for an Activity Leader to work possibly one to four afternoons a week, Monday – Thursday between 1:45pm-4:00pm, starting immediately until the last day of the program in May 2019. If you love kids, love to teach kids, and believe self-confidence, good health, positive friendships, and brain power results from active learning: we want to hear from you! Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing how you would structure an hour long class. Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To view the full job description and to apply please visit our website: https://www.collaborative.org/employment/activity-leader-middle-school-after-school-program-amherst-0 Requirements: