Adventure Summer Program Teacher Assistant Malden Out-of-School Time Program

General Description: The Malden Out-of-School Time (MOST) Program provides afterschool, vacation, and summer programs for the Malden Public Schools. Our programs follow the MPS calendar and the afterschool programs operate from school day dismissal until 5:30pm including early release days. Full day programs are offered during February and April school vacation weeks and during summer break. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out-of-School Time care to Malden students in grades K through 6.

The Summer Teacher Assistant works directly with students to assists the Summer Teacher with supervision, safety and participation of students in all aspects of the program.

Summer Months Responsibilities (Months of late June – late July)

Assist with

• Engaging students in small and large group activities
• Supervising students during all aspects of the afterschool program including arrival, transitions, homework, snack, bathrooms, outdoor play, enrichment clubs and dismissal
• Managing student behavior in accordance with MOST school day/afterschool policy
• Implement student accommodations (if applicable)
• Maintaining classroom environment including set up, maintenance of supplies and clean up
• Working collaboratively with program staff
• Build positive relationship with families
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

During a typical workday, incumbent will:

• Perform functions that will necessitate him/ her to have a strong overall level of strength and physical ability.
• Be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking; seeing; hearing; and walking;
• Be expected to exert a moderate level of standing; sitting; walking; lifting; carrying; pushing/ pulling; bending; climbing and kneeling.

Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 6 months experience working in with school-age children, social emotional learning, project-based curriculum planning and/or special education
• Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students
• Experience working with diverse learners and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Terms of Employment

• Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm
• $15.00-$16.00 per hour
• Required to obtain Mandated Reporter Training

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via TalentEd.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.