Saturday Course Intern

milton; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Academy is seeking a Saturday Course Intern to support the Saturday program. This role is part-time on Saturdays during the Academic Year, and is ideal for students looking to gain classroom experience in a dynamic school setting.

A successful candidate will work with teachers to set up activities, assist with lessons and snacks, and help with classroom organization. Excellent communication and a collaborative spirit are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in High School or equivalent is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with teachers and staff in a professional respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Set up activities and games.
• Work in classrooms with teachers who provide training and mentorship.
• Assist with supply organization and clean up.
• Receive feedback and guidance from the program director.
• Help with snacks and recess.
• Assist teachers with lessons during daily sessions.
• Support classes in which you have interests or skills.
• Provide additional support to the program as directed by the director.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Cultural competence

Education

Enrolled in High School or equivalent

Job description

Position: Saturday Course Intern

Department: The Saturday Course

Location: CSG 128 part-time Saturdays, Academic Year

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Staff (Academic Year)

Salary: $15.00/hr

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K-12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive community. Additional key qualities for this position include warmth, compassion, cultural competence, flexibility, and humility. able to work effectively and constructively with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents for the benefit of students and the community. The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Set up activities and games

• Work in classrooms with teachers who provide them with training and mentorship

• Assist with supply organization and clean up

• Receive feedback and guidance from the program director

• Help with snacks and recess

• Assist teachers with lessons during daily sessions

• In some cases, interns are designated to support classes in which they have particular skills and interests

• Provide additional support to the program as determined by the director

• Assist with arrival and dismissal duties

Supervision to be received: Saturday Course Director

Supervision to be exercised: n/a

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: enrolled in High School or equivalent

Experience

Preferred: Experience working with children in schools, camps, or other organizational settings

Competencies

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.