Teaching Assistant/Counselor, Summer @ Carroll, (Massachusetts)

Posted March 9, 2023

Summer Program: June 28, 2023 to August 2, 2023 (no program July 3rd and July 4th)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm
Staff Orientation: June 26th and June 27th

About Carroll School:
Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive.
Summer School Overview:
Summer@Carroll is a five-week summer school program for students entering grades 1-9 who have been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference, such as dyslexia. Students participate in academic classes and recreational programming each day. Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Enrichment Supervisor for their assigned grade range in Waltham (grades 1-4) or Lincoln grades (grades 5-9). In the mornings, this position serves as a Teaching Assistant, supporting students and working under the direction of an experienced teacher in classes such as math, writing, or activity block. This position serves as a Counselor every afternoon, leading groups of approximately 6-10 students in fun activities. During some afternoon periods, an Activity Director plans the activity. Other periods require the Teaching Assistant/Counselor to plan the activity.
Responsibilities:
● Follows the daily schedule in supporting teachers during class time and planning or executing
the afternoon enrichment activities
● Supervises and positively encourages all the students in the group
● When necessary, redirects individual students’ behavior to maintain a positive group dynamic
● Instructs and includes the Junior Counselor/CIT in group activities
● Organizes, plans, and encourages student participation in special theme day activities
● Updates Supervisor regarding any issues impacting the students’ readiness to positively
interact within the group
● Attend mandatory Staff Orientation on June 26-27, 2023
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Prior experience working with children is beneficial
● Entering Sophomore year of college or beyond in the fall of 2023

● Fully vaccinated against Covid – 19

How to Apply

Please visit https://summercarrollstaff.campbrainstaff.com to submit an employment application.