About this role
FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Follow us on LinkedIn Middle School ELT Club Instructor
2026-2027 School Year POSITION SUMMARY The ELT Club Instructor creates, facilitates, and oversees high-quality after-school programming for students within the Expanded Learning Time (ELT) program. Working under the direction of the Program Lead and ELT Directors, this role is essential to Framingham Public Schools' commitment to academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and positive student engagement in a safe and supportive environment.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE Cameron Middle School
• Student Council $2,480.90
• Arts and Crafts $1,425.20
• Newspaper $1,425.20
• Soccer $1,425.20
• Board Games $1,425.20
Fuller Middle School
• Yearbook $2,480.90
• Reading Club $1,425.20
• Code Breakers $1,425.20
• Homework (Math) Club $1,425.20
• Creativity Club $1,425.20
• Math Club $1,425.20
• Newspaper $1,425.20
• Latin American Traditonal Art Club $1,425.20
• Multicultural Cooking Club $1,425.20
• Film Study $1,425.20
• Soccer $1,425.20
• Basketball $1,425.20
Walsh Middle School
• Yearbook Club $2,480.90
• Gardening Club $1,425.20
• Robotics Club $4,750.65
• Soccer $1,425.20
• E-Sports $1,425.20
• E-Sports $1,425.20
• Gym Games $1,425.20
• Basketball $1,425.20
• Flag Football $1,425.20
• Cosmetology $1,425.20
• Arts & Crafts $1,425.20
• Chinese Fun Club $1,425.20
• Comic Book Club $1,425.20
• Volleyball $1,425.20
OUR MISSION Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is committed to excellence for all students and to creating a workforce that reflects our community's rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Guided by our mission to empower free-thinking, responsible citizens, we value inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness in all we do. FPS strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every student and staff member can thrive. We actively seek educators and staff who are committed to antiracism, social justice, and civic engagement. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and from members of historically underrepresented groups. Framingham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a culturally responsive, antiracist, and inclusive community where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
ABOUT FRAMINGHAM Framingham, Massachusetts, is a vibrant and diverse suburban community located 20 miles west of Boston, serving as a major hub in the MetroWest area. It successfully blends urban convenience with the comfort of New England neighborhoods, characterized by cultural diversity and a strong community spirit. A key asset is the Framingham Public School system, which is committed to equity, inclusion, and student success across its nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and Framingham High School. The district is recognized for its dual language programs, comprehensive special education services, and dedication to serving a diverse student population, preparing all learners for college and careers. Framingham is also home to Framingham State University and offers abundant outdoor opportunities, including Cushing Memorial Park and Callahan State Park. With its blend of educational resources, accessibility, and dynamic community life, Framingham is a welcoming place to live and grow.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid Massachusetts Professional License in the respective field of study (Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy) is preferred..
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of education.
• Educational Requirement: Associate's Degree preferred, or currently in pursuit of one.
• Professional Experience: One (1) year of experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities. Demonstrated ability to work with students with special educational and/or social-emotional needs.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of computer use and appropriate applications, including Google Suite (Google Workspace).
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly encouraged.
SKILLS AND ABILITY To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
• Instructional Leadership & Coaching: Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and guide educational staff in a team setting.
• Curriculum Integration: Deep knowledge of current research, educational theory, and specialized content areas to support effective clinical and curriculum development and implementation.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to define academic or operational problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Collaborative Planning: Ability to consistently collaborate with colleagues through shared planning and informal conversation to analyze student performance and development.
• Social-Emotional Support: Skill in supporting the creation of appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning experiences for students.
• Communication & Presentation: Proficiency in communicating clearly andconcisely—both orally and in writing—and effectively presenting information to staff, parents, and the general public.
• Organization & Multi-Tasking: Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills to successfully balance the demands of a multi-tasking, proactive, and solution-focused position.
• Cultural Proficiency: Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in working with students and families of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.
• Legal & Policy Compliance: Ability to perform duties with full awareness of district requirements, state/federal laws, and school board policies, while maintaining appropriate confidential records.
• Professionalism & Composure: Capacity to react professionally, objectively, and calmly to unpredictable or high-stakes classroom, clinical, and environmental situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
I. Curriculum & Program Facilitation
• Creates and facilitates the instructional curriculum for assigned clubs.
• Collaborates with the Program Lead and ELT Directors to develop high-quality after-school programming.
II. Student Safety, Supervision & Operations
• Assumes and maintains responsibility for the safety, supervision, behavior, and overall well-being of all students in assigned clubs.
• Retrieves students from arrival spaces, guides them to club spaces, and maintains daily student attendance records.
• Supervises student dismissal, ensuring students safely transition to their assigned bus, parent/guardian pickup, or designated walking group.
III. Student Culture & Professional Responsibilities
• Promotes an anti-bias, student-centered learning environment.
• Inspires students to set and achieve ambitious academic and personal goals, holding students to consistently high expectations and reinforcing a culture of achievement.
• Supports other team members in ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient program for staff and students.
• Attends quarterly meetings and quarterly professional development.
Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mobility, Navigation & Travel: Must move about and traverse throughout the school building and grounds; requires the ability to navigate effectively throughout classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds for supervision and instruction.
• Stationary Tasks: Often remains in a stationary position for considerable periods of time for instructional delivery, administrative tasks, and meetings.
• Sensory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear continuously to ensure student safety, monitor classroom operations, and provide instruction in active school environments.
• Communication: Must communicate effectively and clearly with students, parents, and district personnel in person, via email, and on the telephone or video conference.
• Manual Dexterity & Technology: Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel. Must be able to operate a computer, input data, and utilize instructional technology and office productivity machinery continuously throughout the day.
• General Physical Strength: Ability to lift, move, and position classroom materials and equipment (up to 30 lbs) such as books, supplies, and bulk student devices.
• Working Environment: Must be able to adapt to dynamic, higher-noise school environments during classroom instruction, recess, and observations.
• Interaction & Focus: Must interact routinely with diverse stakeholders, meet multiple high-level demands simultaneously, and maintain focus on student needs amid frequent interruptions.
• School Environment Exposure: Ability to navigate and function effectively within diverse school settings, including classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds, which involve varying noise levels and high-activity environments.
• Behavioral De-escalation & Resilience: Capacity to remain calm and professional when exposed to student behavioral challenges or high-stakes emotional situations; ability to model and apply de-escalation techniques as needed.
REPORTS TO
• Program Lead and Assistant Director/Director of Expanded Learning Time.
• The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Framingham Teacher Association (Unit A) Contract.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION
• This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Covered under Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.
• Program Schedule & Duration: There are three (3) club sessions during the school year, running from October 5, 2026, to June 2, 2027. Each session is ten (10) weeks.
• Work Schedule: ELT-funded clubs run 1 to 3 times per week (Monday–Wednesday) based on instructor availability. The daily schedule is 3:00–4:30 PM (may vary depending on school dismissal and bus arrival times; a full calendar will be provided).
• Enrollment Requirements: Instructors must be willing to instruct up to a maximum of twenty (20) students per club. A minimum of eight (8) students is required for a club to run.
• Stipend & Assignment Notice: Clubs must run all three sessions for the instructor to receive the complete stipend. Framingham Public Schools reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the assignment time based upon the needs of the District.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status. The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website. Framingham Public Schools Nondiscrimination Notice. Revised 2026