Westwood extended day program

Quiet space for reading and homework is provided daily. The Extended Day staff offers a variety of personal experiences, interests and talents, and the ability to convey a sense of caring and respect for children. The staff strives to meet the individual needs, abilities and interests of each child, to contribute to the social growth of the children by fostering cooperative and responsible attitudes, and to create a supportive environment in which children can learn to make good choices and to become considerate and contributing citizens.

Work takes place in a fast paced school environment including offices, auditorium, gym, cafeteria, hallways and outdoors playground and fields. Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and view detail on a computer screen.

Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. No daily discounts are to be given. Discounts are only for students attending weekly. Tuition payments will be due every Friday for the coming week. Fees can also be paid in advance on a monthly basis. Program participants will not be allowed to carry an outstanding balance. Weekly tuition is not reduced based on frequency of attendance. While this service is designed for families with children in need of everyday after-school supervision, occasional or infrequent stays are welcomed.

The late charge is due on the date that the late pick up occurs. Like so many other families, we are extremely grateful for Extended Day. It's a very comforting feeling knowing that our daughter is with teachers and staff we know and trust," comments Charland.

Her statement echoes other families' fondness for the teachers, staff, and programming that existed under the Extended Day program. The presentation includes "[i]nterviewing of former Extended Day staff" and "[s]trong, collaborative approach in working with school administration" among the things it seeks from a potential outsider vendor.

A parent survey will be sent out by the School Committee in March , and a selection committee will be formed after that. Patch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging unwanted content. To learn more, click here. Heather T. Ford , Patch Mayor. Children play a game in a line with hula hoops outside.

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