Student Opportunities

Welcome to our Student Opportunities page! Please note that while we routinely check postings for validity, some positions may no longer be available at any specific time. BU Wheelock does not perform background checks on any listing employers, and students are advised to be cautious when accepting off-campus positions. All hiring terms including compensation are to be arranged directly between the student and the employer.

You may also explore our Graduate Assistantships and Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities.

Students can also find opportunities through the Student Employment Office by searching on the Student Link and through Handshake via the Center for Career Development.

To post an opportunity to this page, please fill out our post submission form. Please contact BU Wheelock Student Services at whestu@bu.edu with any questions.

Opportunities at BU Wheelock:

Summer Fellowship: Boston Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics

Undergraduate Student Internship: Boston Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

Undergraduate Internship: Climate Ready Boston

Upward Bound Summer Teacher

Posted 3/2/23

Company/Organization: Upward Bound, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

Job Description: Positions Available: Instructors in high school level Math, Science, Literature, Writing, Latin, Test Prep (MCAS and SAT), Computer Science, and Life Skills for summer academic program.

Program Description: The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs at Boston University serve 136 Boston Public High School and Chelsea Public High School students by providing academic instruction, math and science enrichment activities, tutoring, social enrichment and personal support. Students participate in both a six-week summer residential program and an after school component. More information about these programs is available at www.bu.edu/ubms and www.bu.edu/ub.

Job Description: The instructor is responsible for teaching two to five sections of a subject-specific course during the six-week summer program for college-bound high school students. Each section meets for fifty minutes, four days per week on the Boston University campus. The course instructor is expected to develop and implement course curriculum, provide written evaluations of student performance, monitor one afternoon of study hall, and attend weekly staff meetings.

The position is part-time. Program dates are June 26, 2023, through August 4, 2023.

Educational Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in education, content area, or related field with certification and/or teaching experience in appropriate content area.

Required Experience: Minimum one year teaching experience (which can include student-teaching). Applicants must possess an understanding of the needs of disadvantaged youth and the creativity to respond to student learning needs with innovative ideas and approaches without compromising course content. Excellent interpersonal skills a must.

Salary: $45 per instructional hour

Send cover letter* and resume to:
Emily Walton
ewalton@bu.edu
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science
2 Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3551
*include which subject area(s) you are interested in teaching in your cover letter.

Expected Hours: Part-Time
Anticipated Pay: $45/instructional hour
Contact Information: Emily Walton, ewalton@bu.edu, 617-358-2298

BUILD Graduate Coordinator

Summer Opportunities

Open to undergraduates, graduates, and/or alumni, depending upon position requirements and qualifications.

Camp Kesem: Interpreters

Yleana Leadership Foundation: Camp Counselor

4-H Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Voyager Counselor

Summer Teaching Position

Posted: 2/9&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;The Institute of Reading Development is now hiring summer teachers for our reading programs for students of all ages. In these programs we combine skills instruction with the experience of reading and discussing really good books. We help our students develop strong fluency and comprehension skills. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of reading. &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;This is a great opportunity to do challenging and meaningful work in a supportive environment. Teaching experience is valuable but not necessary, and we do not require teaching certification. We welcome your application, whether you are an upcoming or recent college grad, a graduate student, or a current teacher. &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Our Teachers: &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Earn between $600-$700 per week.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
Receive comprehensive paid training and ongoing support.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
Gain over 250 hours of experience teaching their own classes to students from 4-year-olds to adults. &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Schedule Details and Commitment: &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;10-week seasonal commitment: 3 weeks of paid training followed by 6-7 weeks of teaching.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
37-42 hours per week.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
Schedules consist of five days of teaching per week, including both weekend days.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
Flexible start dates throughout May and June. Please see the application for more details.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
Entry-level position, with opportunities for continued employment with the Institute after the summer. &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Contact: epiphany_moore@readingprograms.org

Linx Summer Camp

Curriculum Specialist– Summer Curriculum

Posted 1/26/23

Aspire is a program of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Partners Healthcare Systems that serves more than 200
participants, teens, and young adults with social cognition challenges, including Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Cognitive
Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Aspire Summer Camp serves 100 participants aged
5-13 who have the cognitive capacity for solid peer connections but who lack the understanding and skill set to form those
connections. The summer program is an immersive experience in which campers are placed into well-matched groups, with
participant: staff ratios no greater than 3:1. Participants engage in outdoor education activities, such as hiking and fishing,
theme-based curriculum, such as art or recreation, and skill building lessons to support in the development of social skills,
stress management strategies, and self-awareness.

The Curriculum Specialist leads therapeutically oriented science/technology (STEM), music, art, and/or recreational
and sports/team activities in order to facilitate the development of participants’ social skills and social thinking,
communication skills, self-esteem, physical abilities, group participation and interest in the recreational activities.
The Curriculum Specialist leads activity sessions that are 45 minutes each. Participants are grouped by similar age with no
more than 6 participants per group. The Curriculum Specialist will ensure that each group has a well-designed curriculum
plan with specific goals to address key developmental milestones, matched to the age and skill level of each group. This
professional will also work closely with Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Group Leaders, and Assistant Group
Leaders and other staff to identify and support participant’s strengths and reinforce social, stress management, and selfawareness goals.
*This position also serves as a Transportation Chaperone for the route from Charlestown to Hale at the start and finish of
each camp day.

Website: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/aspire/child

Conact: Taylor Levesque (TNLEVESQUE@mgh.harvard.edu)

Assistant Site Manager – Summer Program

Posted 1/26/23

The Assistant Site Manager is a seasonal position working with either our Lower Camp (ages 5-9) or Upper Camp (ages
10-13), both housed at our summer camp location: Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA. The Assistant Site Manager is
responsible for overseeing and supporting designated groups to be successful in the camp environment, specifically
supervising staff and providing hands-on guidance around positive behavior support plans (both general and acute). In
addition, the Assistant Site Manager will work with the Site Manager to help manage the day-to-day operations of the
assigned site. This includes supporting both the participants and the staff, maintaining accurate records and camp policies
and procedures, and ensuring that the assigned site operates as efficiently and effectively as possible. All Assistant Site
Managers are responsible for collaborating with Site Managers to coordinate administrative, clinical, and programmatic
aspects of their assigned sites. This position is a member of the summer camp leadership team.

Website: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/aspire/child

Conact: Taylor Levesque (TNLEVESQUE@mgh.harvard.edu)

Administrative Manager – Summer Program

Group Leader– Summer Program

Assistant Group Leader– Summer Program

Therapeutic Summer Camp Counselor

Posted 1/19/23

Aspire is a program of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Brigham that serves more than 200 participants, teens, and young adults with social cognition challenges, including Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Cognitive Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Aspire Summer Camp serves 100 participants aged 5-13 who have the cognitive capacity for solid peer connections but who lack the understanding and skill set to form those connections. The summer program is an immersive experience in which campers are placed into well-matched groups, with participant: staff ratios no greater than 3:1. Participants engage in outdoor education activities, such as hiking and fishing, theme-based curriculum, such as art or recreation, and skill building lessons to support in the development of social skills, stress management strategies, and self-awareness.

Group Leaders are responsible for supervising a group of 4-6 participants at all times while at camp, and for leading them in a variety of outdoor and indoor age-appropriate activities. Group Leaders are responsible for applying social support and behavior management techniques to help campers achieve individual and group goals; guiding their campers to participate in groups led by other professionals such as the music specialist, art specialist, etc.; and for supporting and mentoring the Assistant Group Leader assigned to work with them. Group Leaders must have a desire to help children with neurological or developmental challenges develop their social skills, self-esteem and self worth and to help them succeed and have fun.

Enrolled in, or graduate of, Bachelor or Master’s degree in related field
Prior experience working with children and adolescents required.
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
Openness to receiving feedback on interactional skills with families, participants, and staff.
Desire and ability to work in outdoor settings.
Solid computer skills. MS Word required; knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access helpful.
Good basic math and writing skills.
Ability to work independently and be flexible.
Ability to exhibit a calm and empathetic demeanor.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.

Expected Hours: 40 hours weekly, seasonal positions
Expected Pay: Paid, compensation varies based on experience and education level
Contact: Taylor Levesque (tnlevesque@mgh.harvard.edu)
Application Link: https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ghc/jobdetail.ftl?job=3227063&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

The Generation Teach AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship

Camp Danbee Summer Counselors

Summer Program Fellow- Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville Campuses

Posted 3/2/23

Company/Organization: Breakthrough Greater Boston
Job Description:
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy: Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.

Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.

With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:

Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers

Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach

Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization

Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students

Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect

Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Program Fellows will gain immersive programming experience at a successful nonprofit. BTGB is seeking to hire Program Fellows at each of its sites in Cambridge, Boston, and Somerville. At each campus, Program Fellows will be supervised by a Summer Program Director.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
Supervise four-six high school interns and support them in managing program logistics
Coordinate student assessment efforts throughout Summer Program
Manage and analyze student data using tracking software
Support on technology management throughout instructional time
Serve as a substitute teacher as needed
Monitor student engagement during clubs
Support and/or facilitate socio-emotional learning activities and interventions
Participate and support at Community Meeting and Faculty Meeting on a daily basis
Support daily systems such as: attendance, technology, mealtimes, recreation times
Help plan and lead Fri.

Expected Hours: Temporary
Anticipated Pay: $17.20
Available Until 5/26/2023
Contact Information: Amee Naik, jobs@btgbmail.org

Summer Counselor- Boston, Cambridge and Somerville

Posted 3/1/23

Company/Organization: Breakthrough Greater Boston

Job Description:
About Us and Our Philosophy:
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.

Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Professional staff members play an instrumental role in the success of our Students Teaching Students model. BTGB is seeking part-time Summer Counselors at each of our campuses: Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. At each campus the Summer Counselor will be responsible for supporting our students’ social-emotional health. The Summer Counselor trains and supports our teachers and professional staff in that effort and reports directly to the Manager or Director of Student Services of their campus.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
Direct Clinical Service and Support
Provide individual counseling support to students
Support and facilitate social emotional learning groups using curriculum from Harvard’s PEAR institute
Identify and appropriately support student mental health issues, making outside referrals as needed
Observe in classes and during community times
Keep accurate records of individual and small group counseling activity
Write a brief end of summer report summarizing your work with each student
Respond to urgent situations and work with professional staff members to manage mental health crises
Training and Ongoing Support of Teaching Fellows
Lead a pre-summer workshop(s) focused on adolescent development, trauma-informed practices and building relationships with students; provide ongoing coaching throughout the summer
Co-facilitate weekly Student Support Team Meetings with Breakthrough staff and Teaching Fellows

YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a counselor with public middle school or high school students in a diverse setting, preferably on a full-time basis for at least two years
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate and collaborate with college students
Creativity, energy, flexibility, organization and strong work ethic
Master’s degree required
Preferred licensures: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, MSW, PhD
Familiarity with the Breakthrough model or Cambridge, Boston or Somerville Public Schools a plus

LOGISTICS:
This role takes place at one of our three sites. Breakthrough is seeking Counselors for all sites.
Locations for summer programming are:
Boston: One of Breakthrough’s 6 school partners (exact location TBD)
Cambridge: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway, Cambridge)
Somerville: Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave., Somerville)
The Summer Counselor will be expected to work 20-30 hours per week during the six-week Summer Program (July 5 – August 11)* and approximately 10 hours outside of these dates.**
Exact hours will be mutually decided upon by the Summer Counselor and Senior Director of Student Services. Our program hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 2:30pm, with faculty meeting and professional development taking place between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
*Counselors should allow for an additional hour per week for off-site work and phone consultations.
**During teacher orientation weeks (June 15-30) and evaluation week (August 14-16), hours are flexible and will be mutually decided upon by the Summer Counselor and Senior Director of Student Services.

COMPENSATION:
The Summer Counselor is a paid position. The hourly rate is $25/hour.

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston and relevant skills/experience to jobs@btgbmail.org with the subject line “Summer Counselor.” If you are only interested in applying for one site (Boston, Cambridge or Somerville), please include that in your cover letter. Otherwise, your application will be considered for all sites. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will begin to fill positions as early as March, so it is best to submit your application as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org.

Expected Hours: Part-Time
Anticipated Pay: $25
Available Until 5/26/23
Contact Information: Amee Naik, jobs@btgbmail.org

Summer 2023 Instructional Coach- Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville Campuses

Posted 3/2/23

Company/Organization: Breakthrough Greater Boston

Job Description: Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
BTGB’s Instructional Coaches are a team of seasoned teachers who train, mentor and support our young teaching staff. Through regular observation and coaching, Instructional Coaches help our teachers learn to teach effectively, plan diligently and become immersed in education.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
Provide guidance and support for teachers in writing lesson plans, developing instructional techniques and implementing classroom management plans
Observe 4-6 teachers regularly and conduct follow up conferences to provide feedback
Observe 1-2 junior teachers regularly and conduct follow up conferences to provide feedback
Ensure junior teachers are integrated into daily department meeting times
Collect, evaluate and provide feedback for teachers on daily lesson plans
Facilitate a weekly extended professional development session for teachers on Wednesday afternoons
Observe, evaluate and provide feedback for teachers based on BTGB’s Teacher Excellence Rubric
Collaborate with Program Directors to ensure teaching fellows are making gains in key professional skills
Write a summative evaluation for each teacher in your group to be completed by the final day of the Summer Program
Provide advice and instruction for teachers on “hands-on” teaching techniques and resources
Collaborate with Program Directors on pre and post assessment administration, data collection and data analysis
For Math Instructional Coaches: provide targeted, differentiated support for students as determined by Program Director
Support program management and model effective teacher leadership during key community times such as hallway transitions, snack time, lunch, clubs, and special events
Support teaching fellows and students in community spaces
Co-lead instruction and provide classroom coverage as needed
Support as needed with individual student academic and behavioral challenges

YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS:
At least two years of teaching experience (three or more years preferred)
Teaching degree or certification strongly preferred
Commitment to and passion for educational equity
Understanding of the social, emotional and cognitive developmental level of middle school students
Ability to work with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Ability to deliver positive, constructive and honest feedback
Outstanding presentation, writing and organizational skills
Energy!

LOGISTICS:
Breakthrough is seeking Instructional Coaches for all sites.
Locations for summer programming are:
Boston: One of Breakthrough’s 6 school partners (exact location TBD)
Cambridge: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway, Cambridge)
Somerville: Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave., Somerville)
Instructional coaches work approximately 35 hours per week during the 6-week Summer Program (July 5-August 11). An example schedule is below; the summer 2023 IC schedule is currently being finalized.
Mondays and Wednesdays (on site): 8 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday (on site): 8am to 4pm
3-5 hours of take-home work each week
All Instructional Coaches will support up to two Friday special events from 8 am-3 pm (dates to be determined by Program Directors). Instructional Coaches will support during pre-summer teacher training from June 20 – June 30 (IC hours are flexible during the pre-summer teacher training).
Instructional Coaches will have 10 hours of pre-summer training in late May/early June.

COMPENSATION:
The Instructional Coach is a paid position. The hourly rate is $25/hour.

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
Apply online at https://breakthrough.tfaforms.net/306643 or email jobs@btgbmail.org with your resume and cover letter.
For more information, reach out to Carrah Olive-Hall, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at colivehall@btgbmail.org.

Candidates for employment and employees are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, military status, gender identity, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston!

Expected Hours: Temporary
Anticipated Pay: $25
Available until 5/26/23
Contact Information: Amee Naik, jobs@btgbmail,org

Part-Time External Opportunities:

Open to undergraduates, graduates, and/or alumni, depending upon position requirements and qualifications.

Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher (part time and full time opportunities)

Bright Horizons: Field Teacher Internship Program

English and Language Arts Teacher, 3-6th Grades

Posted: 1/25

We’re searching for a knowledgeable, engaging and motivated teacher to teach both English Language Arts and Social Studies/History 3rd-6th grades .

English & Language Arts Teacher 3-6th grades, immediate opening from September 2023
Estimated hours: Full-time, Part-time (35-40 hrs)
Estimated Pay: $30-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience. Shaloh House also offers PTO, a 401K, and medical insurance.

Who We Are
Located in Brighton, MA, Shaloh House Day School (K-6th grade), offers a unique educational experience. Our teachers are subject-specific experts; beginning in first grade, Shaloh House students are taught by different, highly-trained educators in math, science, English, Hebrew, and Judaic. Our elementary school graduates go on to local public schools, private and religious schools, as well as Boston’s exam schools. We are proud of our 100% placement rate at Boston Latin School, ranked the top public high school in Massachusetts. Shaloh House offers a friendly and inclusive environment with ample support and collaboration between teachers.

Who You Are

You have teaching experience and Educator License for grades 1st-5th or able to obtain one
You have ability and willingness to obtain an ESL or SEI license during the school year (having the licenses already is a great plus)
You have experience in following a school curriculum and enhancing it with your ideas.
You challenge and engage students and keep discipline in a friendly way.
You’re appreciate the environment that a small, independent school offers to students for learning and personal growth.

What You’ll Do
Teach Language Arts and Social Studies to 3rd-6th grades.
Supervise afterschool homework from 3 pm to 5 pm. (Monday-Thursday)
Develop your own syllabus based on the school curriculum and expectations.
Provide clear communication to parents on requirements and student progress.
Participate in all required school professional development activities and school-wide events.
Provide substitute coverage when needed.
Perform lunch and recess duty for your assigned class/grade level.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@shaloh.org.

Experienced Child Care Professional

MyCAP Program Assistant

Manager of Concert Operations

Posted 1/19/23

Manager of Concert Operations, Concord Chamber Music Society

Founded in 2000 by Wendy Putnam (violinist, Boston Symphony Orchestra), the Concord Chamber Music Society (CCMS) presents a series of chamber music concerts and offers educational outreach to local venues in the Concord Massachusetts area. Typically, four concerts between September and April are offered as a subscription series.

CCMS is seeking to hire a Manager of Concert Operations to oversee the logistics of the concert day performance, assuring that each concert is a rewarding and safe experience for performers, attendees and volunteers.

Responsibilities of this position to include:

Concert logistics
• Prepare a run sheet for each concert, including timing of set-up, personnel and volunteer arrivals, and break-down.
• Complete a post concert review sheet, review with CCMS Administrator and file.

Preparation/breakdown of the performance hall
• Assure adequate lighting and safety of access to seats
• Supervise handicap access
• Post signage, as needed, for entrances and bathroom facilities
• Oversee stage and hall lighting, temperature, stage set-up (with theatre technician)
• Coordinate with audio recording as necessary
• Oversee clean-up/restoration of concert facility post performance

Meeting needs of performers
• Make lunch arrangements, pick up and provide lunches for performers
• Other needs as identified (eg, coordinate transportation to hotel or airport)

Coordinating volunteers
• Meet with volunteers prior to concert, to review concert protocols and volunteer responsibilities
• Assign volunteers to their positions for the concert

Oversee Emergency procedures
• Coordinate with CCMS Administrator about arranging police detail for concerts
• Set up emergency response procedures
• Meet with first responders (police detail) before the concert to brief on emergency procedures
• In the event of an emergency (such as a fall), assure that the emergency procedure protocol is followed and complete an incident report

Concert supplies
• Coordinate with Administrator to purchase needed concert supplies (eg, masks, hand sanitizer, barrels, signage)
• Make such supplies available in designated areas in the concert hall

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Position specifics
• Reports to CCMS Administrator
• Must be available on site for approximately 7 hours (3 hours before concert to 2 hours following concert) on concert days. Concerts are typically held Sunday afternoons, 4 per year.
• Stipend $ 500 per concert
• Position to commence as of September 2023

Qualified candidates should email a letter of interest and a resume to:

Emily Kristofek, CCMS

Expected Hours: Reports to CCMS Administrator Must be available on site for approximately 7 hours (3 hours before concert to 2 hours following concert) on concert days. Concerts are typically held Sunday afternoons, 4 per year.
Expected Pay: $500 per concert (typically 4 concerts per season)
Contact: Emily Kristofek, CCMS Administrator (emily@concordchambermusic.org)

Building Based Substitute

Student: After-school childcare

Enrichment Specialist

Childcare + Literacy/Reading Tutoring

Third Grade Reading Comprehension and Writing Tutor

The Fessenden School Extended Day Program Teacher

Posted 3/1/23

Company/Organization: The Fessenden School

Job Description:
About Us: The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind.

Position Summary: The Fessenden School’s Extended Day Program (EDP) seeks a part-time After School Teacher to work Monday to Friday from 2:15pm to 4:30pm during the school year. The After School Teacher is responsible for leading students in a safe and engaging after school experience and reports directly to the Extended Day Program Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Coordinate with other teachers to plan and deliver focused activities for students in Grades 1-4, in areas such as art, STEM, sports and active games, imaginative play, and other fun, age-appropriate topics

Directly supervise and lead a group of students in these activities, ensuring emotional and physical safety for the duration of the activity

Participate in daily meetings at 2:15 with EDP Director and other teachers to plan, collaborate, and discuss topics around EDP program

Prepare for daily instruction, including setting up space, gathering materials, and communicating with the EDP Director and other teachers about any needs.

Communicate with EDP Director and other teachers in tracking students during sign-in, activities, and dismissal

Model appropriate, positive behavior for students and respond appropriately to challenging student behaviors

Perform other duties as required

Schedule:
School Year
Monday to Friday 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent

Successful criminal background check

Prior experience in a related position working with children

Preferred Qualifications:
Current CPR/AED & first aid certification (certification will be provided if needed)

Enthusiasm for working with students in grades Pre-K through 4.

Creativity to plan engaging activities

Flexibility to adapt plans and lessons to meet time, material, and spatial constraints of EDP

Classroom management skills to lead a group of children

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows:

Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and listen

Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel to get on students’ level

Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

To Apply:
Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.

Expected Hours: Monday to Friday 2:15pm to 4:30pm
Anticipated Pay: $31
Contact Information: Eila Pereira, epereira@fessenden.org
Application Link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=48827&clientkey=D13CA71227FD346237247493B90E7616

Full-Time External Opportunities

Open to undergraduates, graduates, and/or alumni, depending upon position requirements and qualifications.

The Learning Center For The Deaf: Teacher

The Learning Center For The Deaf: Staff Interpreter

2/21/23

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Interpreting Services Department at The Learning Center for the Deaf provides American Sign Language interpreting in a variety of settings, including educational, medical and therapeutic environments. Our Deaf interpreters have extensive training in utilizing their native knowledge of ASL for assessment and specialized situations. These assignments require nuanced translations that contain cultural, visual, tactile and linguistic elements. We also provide information regarding the Deaf Community, how to work with interpreters, and how to make communication more accessible. Our team of schedulers coordinate, schedule, and support interpreters in an effort to maintain the smooth operation of the entire department.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Interpreters will provide interpreting services for a variety of internal and external clients for in-person or remote requests.
-Interpreting assignments can range from but are not limited to administrative meetings, student and parent conferences, educational mainstreaming, in-services, mental health situations, IEP/ISP meetings, guest lectures, field trips, performing arts, and formal ceremonies.
-Interpreters will work solo or teamed with interpreters such as ASL or Deaf Interpreters, DeafBlind Interpreters, and Legal interpreters as appropriate.
-Maintain professional growth and certification through participation in Certificate Maintenance Program (CMP) or Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET).
-Participate in in-service and staff development activities, as appropriate.
-Performs other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.
-Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements
-ASL Interpreter required to have a general interpreter training programMust have or be willing to obtain the status of Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Approved Interpreter, national certification preferred (RID, BEI)
-Minimum of one to five years interpreting experience preferred
-Must demonstrate sufficient linguistic fluency and cognitive flexibility
-Advanced cultural knowledge of the Deaf community and its resources is required
-Use standard practices and ethical decision making in accordance to the Code of Professional Conduct and the Standard Practice Papers
-Prospective candidate must have the knowledge and experience to pass the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA), or to be eligible for a DESE waiver
-Appropriate use of spoken and written language(s) including spelling, vocabulary, and grammar

Salary Description
$24-$45/hr

Application: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/523495

Youth Services Coordinator Special Education

Inclusion Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute

Posted 1/19/23

The E. Ethel Little Elementary School, a part of North Reading Public Schools, is seeking a Special Education/Inclusion Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute. This position is tentatively scheduled to be from January 6, 2023-February 17, 2023 (possibly longer).

Responsibilities
* Assist and support staff in implementing the special education programs and Individualized Education Plans for students
* Assist in the implementation of curricula modifications for specified students
* Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities as required
* Provide school-based, classroom, lunch, bus duty, arrival/dismissal, and recess supervision
* Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Teacher

Job Requirements
* At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
* Bachelor degree preferred
* Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Per diem rate is dependent on candidate’s alignment within the Paraprofessional Federation contract.

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

Expected Hours: Full-time for the length of assignment, 7:45 AM-2:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Expected Pay: Per diem rate is dependent on candidate’s alignment within the Paraprofessional Federation contract.
Contact: Morgan Soares (msoares@nrpsk12.org) (978-526-5266)
Application Link: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=4117603

Special Education Teacher Long-Term Substitute

Posted 1/19/23

The J. Turner Hood Elementary School, a part of North Reading Public Schools, is seeking a Special Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support students in elementary classrooms. This assignment is expected to be from January 3, 2023 through June 16, 2023 (or the end of the current 2022-2023 school year).

Essential Duties
* Serve as the lead teacher in a substantially separate ABA based classroom
* Serve as the liaison for students on your caseload which includes completing educational assessments, functional behavior assessments, developing behavior intervention plans, completing progress reports, and chairing IEP annual review meetings as well as progress reviews
* Collaborate with general education and special education teachers
* Support inclusion opportunities as appropriate
* Collaborate with parents/guardians and outside providers
* Attend faculty and department meetings as directed
* All other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Student Services

Job Requirements
* Massachusetts DESE license in Special Education-Moderate/Severe
* BCBA certification preferred
* CPI Training preferred

Per diem rate is dependent on candidate’s alignment within the North Reading Education Association contract.

Expected Hours: Full-time, 7:45 AM-2:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Expected Pay: Per diem rate is dependent on candidate’s alignment within the North Reading Education Association contract.
Contact: Morgan Soares (msoares@nrpsk12.org)(978-526-5266)
Application Link: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=4111184

Inclusion Paraprofessional

Posted 1/19/23

The E. Ethel Little Elementary School within North Reading Public Schools is seeking a Special Education/Inclusion Paraprofessional.

Job Requirements
* At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
* Bachelor degree preferred
* Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Per diem rate is dependent on candidate’s alignment within the Paraprofessional Federation contract.

Expected Hours: Full-time, 7:45 AM-2:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Expected Pay: Per diem rate is dependent on candidate’s alignment within the Paraprofessional Federation contract.
Contact: Morgan Soares (msoares@nrpsk12.org) (978-526-5266)

Project Coordinator Position

Interim School Counselor at Holderness School

Posted 2/3/23

Description: Holderness School seeks an Interim School Counselor for the 2023-24 school year with potential of converting to an ongoing ten-month position. The School Counselor recognizes and addresses the emotional and social needs of the students. This position supports the faculty as they work to guide students in their roles as teachers, advisors, and coaches in a boarding school setting.

Primary Responsibilities
-Assist students who have emotional or social needs that arise while at school. The student may
seek help for themself or may be referred by another member of the community.
-Refer students and families to local resources when the student’s need exceeds the expertise of the
school’s counseling services.
-Promote an understanding of the Emergency Care Team and Health Sanctuary to the community.
-Support teachers, coaches, and advisors who feel a student’s needs require more in-depth help.
-Participate in the development of educational and community partnerships to support the social
and emotional well-being of students.
-Stay up to date on current health issues affecting teens.
-Train senior leaders and other adults in the community to conduct small group health and
wellness meetings with students.
-Attend co-curricular and school-wide events throughout the school year to become a known adult
in the community.
-Serve as a member of the health team along with the school doctor, nurses, and athletic trainer.
-Provide crisis invention
-Join an on-call rotation for emergency mental health needs.

Qualifications
-Candidates must have a graduate degree in School Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Mental
Health Counseling. A minimum of three years of related experience is preferred.
-Possess a strong knowledge of the common diagnoses and treatments for adolescents.
– Ability to implement evidence-based practices in school and mental health counseling.
-Desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and
colleagues.
-Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build trust among
all constituencies.
-An affinity for working and living within a boarding school community.

More information can be found at: https://www.holderness.org/about/careers
If interested in this position, please send a resume with a letter of interest to
holderness-employment@holderness.org. Priority consideration will be given to applications received
before Monday, February 20.

Holderness School offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement match, professional development opportunities, use of grounds and facilities, and meals when school is in session for you and your family.
All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Holderness School is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination
against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law.

Child Care Center Internships at Bright Horizons

Charles River School 7th/8th Grade English Teacher

Posted 2/15/23

Charles River School is a unique, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, which is just 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.

We are seeking an experienced middle school English educator to teach 7th and 8th grade English and be a member of the 7/8 teaching team. The 7/8 English curriculum includes a combination of literary analysis, creative and expository writing, and grammatical structures and vocabulary. The English curriculum is closely linked to the social studies curriculum, which has a theme of “Perspectives on Justice.” This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities Include:
· Planning and teaching two sections each of 7th and 8th grade English
· Setting clear, well-paced learning objectives and providing regular feedback to students regarding their progress
· Collaborating with other 7/8 teachers (especially social studies) to coordinate curriculum themes/strands
· Acting as an advisor to approximately 6 students in grades 7 and 8
· Communicating with parents about curriculum and student progress
· Brainstorming ideas for and teaching middle school Elective classes
· Working collaboratively with the 7/8 team to plan and implement Growth Education curriculum, to organize field trips and social events, to supervise activities/clubs, and to share information about students

Qualifications:
· Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
· Enthusiasm for working with middle school students
· Commitment to the CRS middle school belief in active engagement with the school community and the world beyond us
· Excellent classroom management, including communicating and maintaining course expectations and behavioral boundaries
· Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
· Demonstrated understanding and implementation of current educational technology

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “7/8 English” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

Charles River School Math Specialist

Posted 2/15/23

Math Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Math Specialist who is able to support and extend student learning through direct instruction with students and through collaboration with other faculty members. This position will involve a mixture of working with students 1:1 or in small groups, within or outside of the classroom, across PK-8. Additionally, the Math Specialist will collaborate with classroom teachers in both a consulting and a co-teaching capacity to implement our math curriculum. This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:
· Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with learning challenges that impact math learning
· Use current teaching strategies, manipulatives, and technological tools to bolster student learning in a hands-on, exploratory manner
· “Push in” to classrooms to co-teach math lessons alongside classroom teachers
· Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and learning specialists to identify student needs and instructional strategies that can address these needs
· Work jointly with Math Curriculum Coordinator to ensure consistent implementation of mathematics curriculum across all grade levels
· Interpret neuropsychological reports and determine instructional implications of findings for individual support and classroom instruction
· Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about student needs and progress

Qualifications:
· Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
· Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
· Experience working with elementary and middle school students
· Current knowledge of math curricula and both physical and technological supports for math learning
· Demonstrated understanding of specific learning challenges that can impact student learning of math, knowledge of how to address these challenges to support achievement, and ability to communicate these challenges and strategies to teachers and parents

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “math specialist” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

Charles River School Library & Media Specialist

Posted 2/15/23

Library & Media Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Library and Media Specialist who will organize and maintain the CRS library, collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure that the library remains an integral component of the instructional program, and teach library and media classes to PreK-6th grade students. This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:
· Design and implement a library and media curriculum for PreKindergarten through 6th grade; prepare for and instruct children in classes held weekly
· Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of the physical and digital collection
· Create a library environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices
· Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate curriculum
· Assist in the creation of summer reading lists for all grade levels
· Curate, maintain, and instruct students in the use of CRS’s research resources and databases

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s in Library Science or Children’s Literature preferred
· Minimum of two years of experience
· Familiarity with Follett’s Destiny Resources Manager preferred
· Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in the creation and maintenance of a library collection and environment
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
· Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “library” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

Charles River School: School Nurse

Posted 2/15/23

School Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Nurse who is excited to be a part of a PreK-8 school community. The successful candidate will help further the school’s commitment to health and wellness through providing excellent care to students, helping create and carry out health policies, and teaching a portion of our Growth Education curriculum. This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:
· Evaluate and manage health needs of all students, including those with specific health needs such as life-threatening allergies, diabetes, and asthma
· Provide first aid and emergency care for a range of injuries and health conditions
· Regular communication with parents
· Administer prescribed medication, assures documentation is in order, maintains medication log, stores medication properly
· Maintain student health records, including annual physical exam documentation and daily record of student visits
· Prepare and submit reports to the Department of Public Health
· Collaborate with the Athletic Director, School Counselor, and others to assess health/safety hazards and ensure the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff
· Organize and oversee annual CPR/AED certification for faculty and staff
· Provide health education to students, faculty, staff, and parents, including training on emergency plans for specific students

Qualifications:
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
· Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse with pediatric/adolescent healthcare experience; school nurse experience strongly preferred
· Current CPR and AED certification
· Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in health care practices and policies
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work independently, while being a strong team member
· Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
· Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific, technical, and professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations;
respond to inquiries and complaints from students, parents, school employees, or regulatory agencies; write correspondence, reports, notices; effectively present information to students, parents, and school employees

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “nurse” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Summer Retreat Volunteer

Posted 1/30/23

Websites:
https://www.tulgey.org/
http://www.ashmereproject.org/

The Tulgey Wood is a non-profit organization that provides an integrated community for people with and without disabilities to live, play, create, and adventure together. We have been organizing annual
retreats every summer since 2006. Our partner program, the Ashmere Project, provides similar retreats.

This summer, we will be providing a three week long retreat from August 2 – August 27 in Western
Massachusetts. We are looking for people who are interested in helping us! If you have an interest in any of the following below, please reach out:
● the Arts
● Social and community service
● Special education/teaching
● Disability rights and justice
● Activism and community organizing

What you can expect

Nobody pays or is paid to attend a retreat – we know volunteering is a lot to ask for, but as a small,
non-profit organization, this model helps us provide community for folks year after year, forever. You will be joining a tight-knit group of friends with and without disabilities.

As a volunteer, you will:
● Be paired up with an individual with a physical and/or developmental disability, support with
activities of daily living (ADL’s) and encourage participation in fun activities throughout the day.
● Live/sleep in a cabin and/or room with a group of participants.
● Help lead, organize, facilitate, and participate in fun activities, such as swimming, canoeing, art
classes, yoga, sports, performing arts, scavenger hunts, and more!
● Participate in meetings to talk about supportive relationships and how we can be a better
community.
● Participate and represent the community in outings to concerts, parks, museums, restaurants,
etc.

You won’t have any expenses during the program as we cover the cost of room and board for the time you are there. We can also help arrange transportation to and from our program, if needed.

Interested in joining us and have questions? Reach out!
Thomas Moyers – thomas@tulgey.org, 612-710-5325

Hands of Hope House Parent Program