Afternoon STEAM Activity Assistant (Springfield)
Collaborative for Educational Services
Job Description
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking classroom assistants to help lead STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities for PK-5th grade in the afternoons for the Massachusetts Migrant Education Program (MMEP). The program runs for 5 weeks starting on July 5th and will be held at Boland Elementary School in Springfield. The sessions will be from 1-4 pm Monday through Thursday and will be connected with the Springfield Public Schools’ summer school program. The classroom assistants will work together with the instructor to engage students in fun art and science activities while also giving them the opportunity to practice their English skills.
This is you:
- Comfortable communicating in English and Spanish
- Has experience working with school age children in a formal or informal setting
- Available 12 hours a week between July 5th and August 4th plus a few hours the last week of June for training
Essential Functions:
- Maintain a positive and fun environment that is engaging and enjoyable for students
- Support the instructor in adapting the daily plan to accommodate the abilities, needs and interests of students
- Translate between English and Spanish when needed
- Communicate regularly with the instructor and Program Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications*:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
- Prior experience working with school age children
- Are able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- One year of teaching experience in a formal or informal setting
*We invite and encourage candidates who do not meet the qualifications stated above to share with us how their background, experience and/or practice has prepared them for the responsibilities of this position
Compensation: $25/hour
Terms of Employment: This position is 12 hours a week from July 5th to August 4th plus training at the end of June
Working Conditions: CES employees must follow CES policies and comply with their work location specific guidelines.
Working Conditions: CES employees must follow CES policies and comply with their work location specific guidelines.
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