SY25/26 RECESS COACH

Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School? The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training. What do we believe about our students? At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach. What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity. What do we believe about our staff? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice. We are looking for teachers who:

• Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
• Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
• Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

Summary: Exercise prudence in carrying out the assigned duties and must be able to report any difficulties or unusual problems to the teachers and other school personnel. Responsible for proper supervision at recess, whether indoor or outdoor and must be physically capable of prolonged standing, walking and stooping. Major Responsibilities: Assists in organizing activities and games during recess for various student(s)/groups, as assigned May direct students in gathering materials, games, balls, or other items to be used during the activities. Ensures that items are returned to their proper location after use Gives special attention to safety factors when weather or other circumstances occur Immediately reports any injury or unusual problems to the professional staff Positive communication/interactions with students recess Provides encouragement to students during all activities by staying in a reasonable proximity to the surrounding areas Restricting students from roughhousing, horseplay or other inappropriate behavior Dismisses classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time Checking the playground daily, and appropriately addressing ground and equipment hazards Responding appropriately to emergencies Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend Qualifications: High school diploma or Equivalency One year of experience preferred Must be capable of extensive walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds independently Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations