Teaching Assistant/Enrichment Counselor, Summer @ Carroll (Lincoln or Waltham, MA)

Posted January 9, 2026

Summer Program: June 29, 2026 to July 31, 2026 (No program on July 3rd)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Staff Orientation: June 25th and June 26th
Location: Lincoln Campus or Waltham Campus
Compensation: $17.55 – 18.40 per hour

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 the classroom for an assigned subject such as math, writing, or activity block. This position serves as an Enrichment Counselor every afternoon, leading groups of approximately 6-12 students in fun activities. Enrichment Counselors work in conjunction with Activity Directors, who typically design activities for the afternoon. Some afternoons, the Teaching Assistant/Enrichment Counselor will have an opportunity to plan the activities.

Responsibilities:

Attend mandatory Staff Orientation on June 25-26, 2026.
Follow the daily schedule in supporting teachers during class time and planning or executing the afternoon enrichment activities.
Follow instruction and cues of their classroom teachers to support the needs of the students in their class.
Supervise and positively encourage all the students in the group, for both morning academic classes and afternoon enrichment.
When necessary, redirect individual students’ behavior to maintain a positive group dynamic.
Communicate and collaborate with the School Counselor so that student social-emotional challenges may be addressed.
Guide, encourage and set a good example for the Junior Enrichment Counselor/CIT participation in group activities.
Organize, plan, and encourage student participation in special theme day activities.
Update Enrichment Supervisor regarding any issues impacting the students’ readiness to positively interact within the group.

Requirements:

Attend mandatory Staff Orientation on June 25, 2026 and -June 26, 2026.
Must be entering sophomore year of college or beyond in the fall of 2026
Prior experience working with children is beneficial but not required
Ability to remain highly active and engaged throughout the camp day and occasionally lifting, bending and moving objects.
Willingness to be reflective, receptive to feedback and eager to grow professionally from feedback from administrative feedback
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with campers, peers and supervisors.

To Apply:

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