Camp Akeela, a summer camp for children and teens who have been diagnosed with ASD (Level 1) or similar social communication disorders, is beginning their hiring season for summer 2023 and are looking for another group of passionate students to work with us at camp this summer.
Summer-Internships-at-Akeela-with-Neurodivergent-YouthAuthor Archives: Renessa Rabenda
Postions Open for Entry-Level to Experienced Teachers at Success Academy (NY)
We’re redefining what’s possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our network of 47 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.
Job Description
We are hiring for this year and the next fall!
Success Academy is looking for passionate people to join our family and make a big impact – on the lives of NYC’s children and in their own career. We welcome all majors and backgrounds, no teaching degree required. If you’re a good fit, you’ll be trained, developed, mentored, and coached alongside a team of strong, collaborative peers. Our school design and curriculum are cutting-edge, and you’ll be set up with all of the technology, supplies, and tools necessary. You’ll be able to focus on growing your students, growing yourself, and growing your network. We are a driven, fun group of top-performers and we would love to work with you!
In this role, you will learn to:
- Share your passion with kids for science, math, literature, and/or history
- Develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families and your peers and mentors
- Inspire curiosity and love of learning to empower children emotionally and intellectually
- Assess and analyze data to chart your student’s growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly
- Tackle challenges in and out of the classroom, using problem-solving as a springboard for personal growth
We invite you to apply if you are:
- A bachelor’s degree graduate by your first day of work with Success Academy.
- A great student – with an outstanding academic record.
- Goal-oriented — you set a high bar for yourself and others, and love doing the work to clear it.
- Confident and present — you take the lead and inspire others with your passion and commitment.
- A team player — If you’ve played on a team, you’ll fit right in. Collaboration is at the center of our work.
- An experienced leader — Have you held a leadership position in a club? Experience managing people or working with a group of kids? We’d love to hear from you.
- Detail oriented– even with multiple responsibilities and balancing priorities
About Success Academy Charter Schools
Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 47 public charter schools serving 21,000 students in grades K-12 throughout New York City. We set out to tackle this country’s public education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, our acclaimed network of 47 public schools outperforms every district in New York State and is a national model for academic excellence, opportunity, and equity.
Already an employee of Success Academies? Please go to your Okta Dashboard> Workday> Applications> Career to apply via our Internal Careers page.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://jobs.successacademies.org/working-here/.
To apply, visit: https://jobs.successacademies.org/us/en/apply?jobSeqNo=SUACUSR0009596EXTERNALENUS&step=1
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Teacher’s Assistant Position Open at St. Ann’s Home, Inc.
St. Ann’s Home & School, in Methuen, MA, is a leader in special education and residential programming, offering private day programs, child and adolescent residential services, along with a broad range of outpatient services We are currently seeking teacher assistants for our education program. Candidates for this position must possess a bachelors degree. Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the implementation of small group lessons in language and math
- Assist the classroom teacher in other subject areas
- Responsible for much of the one-to-one attention given to children who need extra help
- Participate in weekly supervision, attend staff meetings, and participate in our in-service training program
- Participate in meetings with the treatment teams regarding the children in their classrooms
There are incredible benefits to working at St. Ann’s home which include:
- $19.00 Starting Salary
- Ability to pick up additional overtime shifts in our residential program
- Tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills that will position you for success in any aspect of the special education/human services field!
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical Plan with employer covering up to 90% of the cost
- $2500 Per Year Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K and Employer Contributions to the Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Opportunities for further advancement at St. Ann’s Home
Teacher assistants should be able to sit for long periods of time, drive a motor vehicle, write extensively, talk for long periods of time, and be able to communicate with other agency personnel, LEA representatives, families and the children. Teacher assistants should be able to react quickly, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs and be able to physically restrain youth in an emergency to ensure everyone’s safety is maintained. Staff are trained in current best practice techniques to safely respond to occasional aggressive, self-injurious or unsafe behaviors.
The mission of St. Ann’s Home & School is to provide a continuum of assessment, treatment, educational, and community-based services for children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a variety of mental health, emotional, and educational challenges. We seek to provide state-of-the-art programming and services in collaboration with these clients, their families, and other community and state agencies to help them manage their disabilities through our residential, day school, and community outreach programs with the goal of supporting the child in the least restrictive setting.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations: Weekly COVID 19
Testing Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
To apply, please visit: https://www.st.annshome.org/careers/why-work-at-st-anns/
Psychologist-Long Term Substitute
Position Open at White Mountain Science, Inc.
Hiring Contact
Mike Carmon (Director of Programs) at: mcarmon@whitemountainscience.org
Deadlines
Job is open until filled; Candidates to start immediately
Home Base
Littleton, NH
About White Mountain Science, Inc.
Check out this video to learn more about WMSI and our mission! White Mountain Science, Inc. (WMSI – pronounced ‘whimsy’), develops and delivers highly engaging and fun STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs with the goal of teaching creative problem solving to students and teachers.
Job Description
WMSI is seeking a caring, enthusiastic problem-solver! WMSI develops and delivers hands-on STEM programs all around New Hampshire and northeastern Vermont. A Program Instructor independently facilitates hands-on, educational STEM programs for students 3-5 days per week in northern New Hampshire and Vermont locations. This Instructor’s primary focus is working with school teachers to provide high quality school-day and after-school STEM education for elementary school students, as well as some middle and high school students. Mentorship of high school students in an effort to train them as assistant instructors is also an integral part of the Instructor role. This position involves an active role in lesson prep and driving a van to multiple locations within 1.5 hours of base in Littleton to facilitate programs. Office hours spent organizing teaching materials, assistance in the creation and evaluation of engaging lessons, creating documentation for future instructors, and additional office tasks are also included in this position.
Duties Will Include:
- Regular facilitation of off-site and on-site STEM-based youth programs, camps & workshops for primarily elementary school students, as well as some middle and high school students
- Support with STEM-based teacher coaching and professional development workshops
- Training and mentorship of high school youth instructors
- Organization & maintenance of program-related resources & equipment
- Regular communications with teachers and other stakeholders at partner schools
- Assistance in preparation & evaluation of lesson curriculum
- Assistance in evaluation of all programs
- Assistance in organizational maintenance tasks related to running a non-profit
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be motivated and self-directed
- At least 1-3 years experience working with youth – essential
- Ability to support and empower students in the creative problem-solving process – essential
- Ability to set a positive environment within a room – essential
- Interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math – essential
- Completion of post-secondary degree or equivalent experience – preferred
- Prior science, technology, engineering, or math training – a plus
- Strong communication and organization skills
- A flexible team player who is willing to learn from mistakes and adapt
- Motivated to improve as an instructor and facilitate new material
- Comfortable driving a van long distances safely in variable weather conditions
Schedule:
- Full-time position (40 hours per week)
- Programs take place during the school day and/or after-school timeframe
- Occasional evening and/or weekend programs possible
Job Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Additional benefits package, including: paid holidays and vacations, paid sick time, medical insurance, and retirement benefits (subject to initial waiting periods)
Perks:
- Annual Local Benefits Stipend
- Annual Professional Development stipend
- In-house opportunities for Professional Development, including: training with 3D printers, LASER cutters, robotics, and much more!
- Discounted items from Sparkfun.com
- Outdoor pro deals
- Collaborative and engaging work environment
Physical Exertion Environmental Conditions
Required to sit for extended periods of time, stand frequently, use fine motor skills to operate equipment, and lift and/or move 40 pounds or less.
WMSI encourages applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnicities, nationalities, backgrounds and ages.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Mike Carmon at: mcarmon@whitemountainscience.org
Final candidates subject to a criminal background check.
*White Mountain Science, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Littleton, NH.*
Art History Lecture – “The Matter of Families: Exhibiting African Art and Kinship in Dakar, 1966.”
Apply to be a Dorm Counselor!
DURATION: Temporary / Seasonal
CONTACTS: Rick Mades
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Advertising, Media & PR, Design / Art, Education / Teaching / Training, Other
JOB ROLES:
Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Teaching Assistants (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School), Dancers and Choreographers, Photographers, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
To apply, go to: https://maineartscamp.com/summer-camp-job/apply.aspx
MAINE ARTS CAMP
A small, creative camp community for children/teens ages 9-17. Extensive programs in the visual arts, theater, culinary arts, music, film photography, dance, technology, and more. Located on the beautiful campus of the White Mountain School in Bethlehem, NH. The camp runs during the month of July.
Babysitting Opportunity (Somerville)
We are seeking an after school caregiver for our third grader in Somerville ( We live off Broadway in Winter Hill). We need someone on M/W/F 2:30- 5:30 with occasional Wednesdays from 12:00 – 5:00 due to half days. It could involve an occasional pick up of my sixth grade daughter in town after sports as needed during those hours. If you need more hours we could include a weekend night out too.
We will guarantee hours for you and you will have all holidays off.
This job is about picking my son up safely from school and giving opportunities to have fun with friends or activities while we work. I can connect you to previous caregivers so you can learn about us as a family too.
This person will have a car. Responsibilities include: driving, taking son to play dates and scheduled activities, hosting and supervising play dates, overseeing homework. You must be reliable, responsible and connect me to references that validate your good judgement. Additionally you must be Covid-19 vaccinated and a non-smoker. I am willing to give a travel stipend of $10 per week on top of the $25 per hour wage. My kids have had babysitters their whole life and are used to respecting a caregiver beside their parent. There is no housework, rather you will be encouraging him to do the chores in the house.
If interested, please contact Kerry.j.robert@gmail.com or text 857-523-5894
RA Opportunity
We are recruiting one graduate student at the master’s or PhD levels to work with us in the development of a mathematical mindsets and identities tool that will be used in a larger project that will explore students’ different pathways through middle and high school algebra.
We have funding for up to 20 hours per week for the remaining weeks of Fall 2022. The position begins October 31st. All work could be done remotely.
If you are interested, please send a brief email and your CV to Susanne.Strachota@tufts.edu.
Program Assistant/Intern/Instructor Position for The Boys’ Room
Seeking a Program Assistant/Intern/Instructor for the 2022-2023 academic school year. All are welcome to apply but a Black/Brown male student in their junior/senior or graduate year is preferred. The responsibilities of the Program Assistant/Intern/Instructor would be the following but are not limited to:
- Attending weekly staff meetings in person and/or online
- Attending weekly Boys’ Room Group Meetings in person and/or online
- Assisting Program Founder with devising weekly curriculum for the kids
- Researching topics assigned by Program Founder
- Organizing and coordinating visits for guest speakers
- Seeking Leadership workshops for participants to attend
- Identifying community service opportunities for participants to attend
- Helping to maintain (Trello) calendar
- Sending weekly informational emails to parents
- Maintaining Social Media posts on FB and IG
- Must be familiar with google docs
The hours needed weekly are anywhere from 6-10 hours.
For more information on this position, click here.
For more information on The Boys’ Room, you can visit their website or view this informational video.