Academic Support and After School Associate

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Project Elementary School in Boston, MA is seeking an Academic Support and After School Associate for the 2026-2027 school year. The Associate will be the second teacher in the room, assisting across Science, Art, Spanish, and other subjects, working with small groups and individual students.

Responsibilities include substituting for absent teachers, supervising lunch and recess, and leading an After School group twice weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree in education or teaching credential, and experience with elementary age children preferred.
• Commitment to the school's mission and values.
• Ability to work with small groups and individual students.
• Willingness to substitute for absent teachers.
• Lead an After School group twice per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist across various subjects including Science, Art, Spanish in the classroom.
• Support classroom with small groups and individual students.
• Substitute for absent teachers as needed.
• Supervise lunch and recess.
• Lead an After School group twice per week.

Skills

Elementary education experience

Multi-subject support

Substitute teaching

Small group work

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or teaching credential

Job description

Academic Support and After School Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877677

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Academic Support and After School Associate

Founded in 1973, The Learning Project is a small elementary school centrally located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. We believe in nurturing students’ academic and personal growth, encouraging the joy and creativity within each child, and taking advantage of all that our city setting has to offer.

The school seeks an elementary educator to serve as the school’s Academic Support and After School Associate for the 2026-2027 school year. The Associate will be the second teacher in the room, assisting across various subjects, including Science, Art, Spanish, and more, supporting the classroom, and working with small groups and individual students as needed. This role also includes substituting for absent teachers as needed, helping to supervise lunch and recess, and also leading an After School group twice per week.

A degree in education or teaching credential, and experience with elementary age children are preferred, as well as a commitment to the values and principles of this school as described in our Mission Statement. All candidates should connect to, and be willing to carry forward, these principles in their instructional and relational work. You may read more about our school here: http://www.learningproject.org/

This is a full time, one-year position to start. The Learning Project offers highly competitive faculty salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. This position also includes a monthly MBTA LinkPass for their commute.

Position Start Date – August 2026

Salary range: $50,000 - $62,000

If interested, please submit the following to Claire Toker at [e-mail].

1. Academic Support and After School Associate

1. Academic Support and After School Associate

Founded in 1973, The Learning Project is a small elementary school centrally located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. We believe in nurturing students’ academic and personal growth, encouraging the joy and creativity within each child, and taking advantage of all that our city setting has to offer.

The school seeks an elementary educator to serve as the school’s Academic Support and After School Associate for the 2026-2027 school year. The Associate will be the second teacher in the room, assisting across various subjects, including Science, Art, Spanish, and more, supporting the classroom, and working with small groups and individual students as needed. This role also includes substituting for absent teachers as needed, helping to supervise lunch and recess, and also leading an After School group twice per week.

A degree in education or teaching credential, and experience with elementary age children are preferred, as well as a commitment to the values and principles of this school as described in our Mission Statement. All candidates should connect to, and be willing to carry forward, these principles in their instructional and relational work. You may read more about our school here: http://www.learningproject.org/

This is a full time, one-year position to start. The Learning Project offers highly competitive faculty salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. This position also includes a monthly MBTA LinkPass for their commute.

Position Start Date – August 2026

Salary range: $50,000 - $62,000

If interested, please submit the following to Claire Toker at [e-mail].

1. Application Cover Page

2. Application Cover Letter

3. Your resume

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Learning Project is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, employment decisions at the school are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants, without regard to age, military or veteran status, race (which shall include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, type, length, coverings and protective hairstyles), color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment is evident in all aspects of The Learning Project’s employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, benefits, and training.

1. Application Cover Letter

2. Your resume

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Learning Project is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, employment decisions at the school are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants, without regard to age, military or veteran status, race (which shall include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, type, length, coverings and protective hairstyles), color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment is evident in all aspects of The Learning Project’s employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, benefits, and training.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to $62,000 Per Year

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Claire Toker
• 107 Marlborough Street
• Boston, Massachusetts 02116
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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