Summer Administrative and Teaching Assistant (Temporary) [Brookline Arts Center, Brookline, MA]

• Assists with office duties – supplies, phone calls and messages, mail and general email.
• Administrative tasks include enrolling students in classes, answering questions about programs, greeting visitors, etc.

Assistant Teacher

• Substitutes for faculty or teaching assistants as needed.
• Supervises and interacts with children during outdoor breaks and lunch.
• Leads planned activities and games during free periods.
• Follows emergency protocol.
• Understands transitions during the day and supports children while cleaning up, and helps them get ready for the next activity.
• Assists with Art Show.
  • Setup and cleanup.
  • Interacts with families.

• Currently enrolled in or have completed college (preferably in art related field) or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in an office (preferably in a non-profit).
• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills.
• Professional and patient.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Prior experience working with school age children in a classroom/child care environment.
• A willingness and ability to learn new skills.

Time Commitment:

8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday with one 30-minute break. Hours are split between classroom and office as needed. May be required to attend special events.