Meet Our OST Staff
WCS Out of School Time Staff
The Out of School Time Program employs dedicated and qualified staff including Site Coordinators, Assistant Group Leaders, Group Leaders, and a Behavioral Teacher Assistant. In 2022, we began collaborating with the Westport High School, and have since hired three high school students. This has been extremely valuable, as so many of the children at the program look up to them as role models. Staff participate in ongoing professional development opportunities provided by the Department of Early Education Care (EEC), which covers various topics such as de-escalation techniques for children with behavioral difficulties, health and safety protocols, and other topics surrounding childcare and out of school time programs. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Additionally, we address each child’s social and emotional needs, assist children with homework, participate in dramatic play, and plan weekly projects that are developmentally appropriate for each age group
OST Director - Kerin Tavares
Kerin has begun as the new Director of the OST program, effective in November 2025. She is enthusiastic about helping the OST program continue to grow, be successful and a valuable asset to the Westport Schools community. She has worked in early education for many years at multiple childcare centers as both an educator and as an administrator. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Education and Care from Bridgewater state as well as all EEC teacher and director licenses. Kerin is proud and excited to join the Westport Wildcats community!
OST Coordinator - Tania Camara
With many years of experience in early childhood education and administration, Tania is dedicated to supporting our program’s success and ongoing development. She holds an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is Director certified by the EEC. Raised in Westport and proud to be a Westport alumna, she is excited to give back to the community that shaped her. She looks forward to working collaboratively with her team, the children and families in creating enriching opportunities that support every child’s growth and development in our program!