Wakefield Academy High School Assistant

Wakefield Academy; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakefield Academy in Wakefield, MA, is seeking a part-time assistant for after-school programming. You will engage children across ages in academic, social, and fun activities, supporting staff and helping transitions between activities and arrival/dismissal.

The role emphasizes modeling a positive school culture and supporting students in a structured environment. Compensation is $16 per hour, with posting details indicating a part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Pre-K to middle school settings.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages.
• Desire to actively engage students in meaningful activities.
• Desire to be a role model for our younger students.
• Ability to apply and model Wakefield Memorial High School's mission statement and core values.

Responsibilities

• Model WMHS's Mission Statement and Core Values while engaging our students and staff.
• Engage and support students in our program with academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities.
• Assist adult staff with student engagement and structured/free play.
• Assist adult staff prior to the start of Academic and/or Enrichment programs.
• Assist adult staff with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal.

Skills

Experience with children

Varying ages

Student engagement

Role model

Model mission & values

Job description

Job Description

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in Pre-K, elementary, and/or middle school students in an academic and/or before or after-school setting, preferred.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities.
• Desire to actively engage students in meaningful activities.
• Desire to be a role model for our younger students.
• Ability to apply and model Wakefield Memorial High School's mission statement and core values for our students and staff.

Description of Duties:

• Model WMHS' Mission Statement and Core Values while engaging ourstudents and staff.
• Engage and support students in our program with academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities.
• Assist adult staff with student engagement and structured/free play.
• Assist adult staff prior to the start of Academic and/or Enrichment programs.
• Assist adult staff with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal.

Salary: $16.00 per hour.

Wakefield Academy High School Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 3691155

Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $16 to $16 Per Hour

Job Categories: Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]