Wakefield Academy - Program Assistant (Before and After School Program)

Wakefield Academy; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakefield Academy seeks a Program Assistant to support Pre-K, elementary, and middle school students in a before and after school setting in Wakefield, MA. The role emphasizes engaging students in academic and social activities with supervision and structure.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and the ability to assist with transitions and activity setup for enrichment programs. Early release day availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with Pre-K, elementary, and/or middle school students in an academic setting or extensive experience in a camp and/or extended day program.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities in a calm and supportive manner.
• PreK staff requirement:the ability to lift children, generally up to 35-50 pounds
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Support the students in our program with various activities, both academic and social-based.
• Actively engage students in both academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities.
• Assist site coordinators in preparing centers and activities for student engagement in structured and/or free play.
• Assist site coordinators prior to the start of Academic and/or Enrichment programs.
• Assist with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal.

Job description

Wakefield Academy - Program Assistant (Before and After School Program)

Job Description

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with Pre-K, elementary, and/or middle school students in an academic setting or extensive experience in a camp and/or extended day program.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities in a calm and supportive manner.
• PreK staff requirement:the ability to lift children, generally up to 35-50 pounds
• High school diploma required.

Description of Duties:

• Support the students in our program with various activities, both academic and social-based.
• Actively engage students in both academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities.
• Assist site coordinators in preparing centers and activities for student engagement in structured and/or free play.
• Assist site coordinators prior to the start of Academic and/or Enrichment programs.
• Assist with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal.

****Preferred: Candidates available to work Wakefield Public Schools early release days. They are scheduled for varying Fridays beginning at 12:00pm

Wakefield Academy - Program Assistant (Before and After School Program)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4392766
Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Nov 07, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with Pre-K, elementary, and/or middle school students in an academic setting or extensive experience in a camp and/or extended day program.
• Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities in a calm and supportive manner.
• PreK staff requirement:the ability to lift children, generally up to 35-50 pounds
• High school diploma required.

Description of Duties:

• Support the students in our program with various activities, both academic and social-based.
• Actively engage students in both academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities.
• Assist site coordinators in preparing centers and activities for student engagement in structured and/or free play.
• Assist site coordinators prior to the start of Academic and/or Enrichment programs.
• Assist with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal.

****Preferred: Candidates available to work Wakefield Public Schools early release days. They are scheduled for varying Fridays beginning at 12:00pm

Salary:$26.00

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $26 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School 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]

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