Career Explorations Grade 9

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Technical Academy in Westfield, Massachusetts seeks a part-time Grade 9 Career Explorations tutor. The role involves supporting students with career planning, resume building, and lesson development aligned to Chapter 74 frameworks, during the school day and for summer curriculum work.

The position requires availability during school hours (7:10 a.m. - 1:48 p.m.) and up to 10 hours of summer curriculum development/lesson planning, with compensation of $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities- Conduct Two Day Safety Trainings respective to Chapter 74 frameworks in Safe lifting and Ergonomics.
• Assist students with career planning and extracurricular activities.
• Develop and implement career exploring lessons.
• Resume building with Grade 9 students
• Develop and implement Signal Success (soft skills) group activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety trainings aligned with Chapter 74 requirements.
• Assist Grade 9 students with career planning and extracurricular activities.
• Develop and implement career exploration lessons.
• Assist in resume building for students.
• Lead soft-skills group activities (Signal Success).

Skills

Google Classroom proficiency

Job description

Westfield Public Schools Westfield Technical Academy - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Career Explorations Grade 9

Job Details

Job ID: 5781270

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Qualifications-Computer Skills respective to Google Classroom

• Responsibilities- Conduct Two Day Safety Trainings respective to Chapter 74 frameworks in Safe lifting and Ergonomics.
• Assist students with career planning and extracurricular activities.
• Develop and implement career exploring lessons.
• Resume building with Grade 9 students
• Develop and implement Signal Success (soft skills) group activities.

Terms of Employment-
Must be available during the school day: 7:10 a.m. - 1:48 p.m. (not sure on next year's school day hours)
Must be able to work 10 hours over the summer for curriculum development/lesson planning.

Dates of Employment-
Summer of 2026, 10 hours
School year-
September 8, 9, 10, 11
September 21-25
October 5-9

Welcome to Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Technical Academy Mission StatementOur Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.Our School Goals:

• To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
• To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
• To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
• To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure/certifications.
• To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
• To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
• To enhance parent and school communication.
• To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
• To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
• To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required