After-School Program Assistant: Elevate Student Engagement

Wakefield Academy; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakefield Public Schools seeks a College Assistant for Wakefield Academy in Wakefield, MA to support students in pre-K to middle school during after-school programs and enrichment activities. The role emphasizes positive role-model behavior and helping staff with student engagement.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with diverse ages, actively engaging students in academic and social activities, and assisting with transitions and daily routines in a school-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in academic or after-school settings.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities.
• Desire to engage students in meaningful activities.
• Desire to be a role model for students and younger staff.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support students in program with academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities.
• Be a role model for younger staff and students.
• Assist staff with cleaning and organization of student areas.
• Assist staff with student engagement and structured/free play.
• Assist staff prior to the start of and during Academic and/or Enrichment programs.
• Assist staff with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal.

Skills

Student engagement

Child interaction

Age diversity

Role model

Job description

Wakefield Public Schools seeks a College Assistant for Wakefield Academy in Wakefield, MA to support students in pre-K to middle school during after-school programs and enrichment activities. The role emphasizes positive role-model behavior and helping staff with student engagement.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with diverse ages, actively engaging students in academic and social activities, and assisting with transitions and daily routines in a school-based setting.