Category Archives: Jobs by Program

Beyond Akeela Head Advisor (Residential Leadership Role)

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Beyond Akeela is an overnight teen program that supports and develops the social-emotional, organizational, and independent living skills of teens preparing to transition to college. Set on a college campus, Beyond Akeela teens gain experience with dorm living, navigating a college campus, and managing their daily schedule with coaching and mentorship from an experienced group of young professionals.

Daily activities include community service opportunities, traditional camp activities, dedicated exercise time, teen talks, and exciting day trips. All the while they’ll be cooking for each other, doing their own laundry, managing budgets, developing meaningful peer connections, and having conversations about teen appropriate topics to reflect on their readiness for college.

Job Description

The Beyond Akeela Head Advisor plays an essential role in the life and social skill development of teenagers who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school. They are the leader of a team that is responsible for the safety and well-being of a cohort of 15 teens / session over the course of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Social Scaffolding & Behavior Management: The Head Advisor is responsible for creating social opportunities and scaffolding for teens in their cohort to take healthy social risks. They will be also identified as a go to person for more challenging situations that Advisors need support working through. They will work with Advisors and Directors to come up behavior plans as well as address group dynamics and camper concerns as appropriate.
  • Staff Support: The Head Advisor supports and provides informal/formal feedback to a group of 4 staff members with whom they work with to create a transformative experience for their teen cohort. This includes leading daily meetings.
  • Parent Communication: The Head Advisor will provide weekly progress updates to parents of all teens in their cohort. Communication will also be written and verbal. Head Advisors also prepare written progress reports for all teens at the end of each session.

A Qualified Advisor…

  • Has at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to youth development.
  • Has multiple years of direct work experience with youth on the autism spectrum.
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    as prior experience supervising and leading a team, and confidence leading a team.
  • Thrives in a collaborative decision-making environment and is comfortable making big-picture decisions that affect the trajectory of the program.
  • Manages their time well and is comfortable balancing a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
  • Has the ability to live and work in a stimulating and high stress work environment with irregular hours including early mornings and evenings.
  • Must be willing to live in a communal dorm environment with teen campers and young adult staff members (with private bath and bedroom).
  • Must be comfortable working on feet for extended periods of time.

Compensation / Benefits

  • Meals and housing fully covered for duration of term. All staff members live on site for their term at camp.
  • $3500-$5500 salary, based on level of experience and qualifications.
  • Travel stipend for assistance getting to/from camp.
  • Unparalleled hands-on experience with students on autism spectrum disorder in residential setting.
  • Membership with American Camp Association, including discounts at outfitters like Chaco, Keen, and others.
  • An opportunity to grow your professional/personal network of like-minded professionals working in related fields.

Interested candidates should send their resume and any questions to Kevin Trimble, director of Beyond Akeela, at kevin@campakeela.com

2 Spring Green Team Leader Groundwork Somerville (Somerville, MA)

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Groundwork Somerville are hiring 2 Green Team Leaders to teach and mentor our Spring Green Team starting in the first week of February. Green Team Leaders will develop, teach, and facilitate workshops on food/environmental/climate justice, gardening, bike safety, civic engagement, and job skills for Green Team members, ages 14-18. While gardening and biking alongside the Green Team, the Green Team Leaders will provide mentorship and support the young people in their environmental justice research or advocacy projects.

Green Team Leaders will work about 10 hours a week. The pay is $20 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity to mentor young students and gain youth development, leadership, teaching, and gardening skills. View the Spring Green Team Leader Job Description here.

For further questions please email Kenzie Ballard at kenzie@groundworksomerville.org

 

Arts Intern (Boston, MA)

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The Studio Institute provides support for apprenticeship-based opportunities to undergraduate students (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors) interested in the art field. Studio Institute has been offering immersive internships at museums and cultural institutions in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Providence areas! Institutions include the Memphis Brooks Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, ICA Boston, and the Fabric Workshop. Positions available will be in a range of departments, including but not limited to Curatorial, Collections, Education, Design, and Marketing. Applications are due by January 31st. To see more about our program, here is a link to the website. 

If there are any additional questions or concerns, please contact via email: artsintern@studioinstitute.org. 

Beyond Akeela Head Advisor, Residential Leadership Role (Milton, MA)

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Beyond Akeela, a summer program in the Boston metro area, is hiring for several head advisor positions in the summer. You can learn more about the specifics of the role here: Head Advisor Job Description. These leadership roles have been great fits for current or recently graduated School Psychology Masters students. The program provides opportunities for neurodivergent 16-19 year olds to build practice the social, organizational, and self-advocacy skills needed to thrive in college. Please visit the website or see the flyer below for more information on the job description.

Interested candidates should send their resume and any questions to Kevin Trimble, director of Beyond Akeela, at kevin@campakeela.com

ACE Teaching Fellow (University of Notre Dame, IN)

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The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) is looking for college graduates from all academic majors and all faith backgrounds to renew and transform Catholic school classrooms. Over the course of two summers & two academic years, ACE teachers earn a cost-free Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame and eligibility for state licensure. During the academic years, ACE teachers live in small communities of 4-8 members and together share the many challenges and rewards of beginning their journey as educators.

For more information visit their website: ACE Teaching Fellows or contact Catherine Swick at cswick@nd.edu / 574-631-9273

Assistant Director at Camp Moraine- 2 summer openings (Beverly, MA)

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Camp Moraine is hiring 2 Assistant Directors. One for the seedling camp (age 4-6 years), and one for the sapling camp (age 7-13 years). The job description is attached in the PDF below. The hours will be from 8AM-4:30PM Monday to Friday. The duration of the position will be from June 12-August 23. The pay will be $30 per hour.

Full-time Teaching Positions 24-25 SY (Roxbury, MA)

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Bridge Boston Charter School is currently hiring several teaching positions for the 2024-25 school year. If you want to learn more about these positions and apply, please find current openings and more information on Bridge’s websites below!

https://www.bridgebostoncs.org/careers

Click here to read the job description and apply for Lead Teacher Middle School: SY 24-25

Click here to read the job description and apply for Lead Teacher Elementary School: SY 24-25

Click here to read the job description and apply for Associate Teacher: SY 24-25

If you have any questions, please contact Kait Travis, Talent Manager, at ktravis@bridgebostoncs.org or 781-771-3891

Volunteer at Red Cloud Indian School (South Dakota)

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Maȟpíya Lúta | Red Cloud School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is looking for volunteers. This program includes 1-2 years of post-undergrad service working as teachers, teacher aids, coaches, bus drivers, etc. at the school. You can see more about the program here.

A lot of our volunteers use this opportunity as a time to do service and experience a new culture before jumping into grad school, or as an opportunity to explore the possibility of teaching long term. Volunteers do not have to have a teaching degree or be interested in teaching as a career. It is open to all majors.

If you’re interested, please reach out to Jonathon Wojtkowiak, SJ (Volunteer Coordinator) at volunteer@redcloudschool.org or (605) 867-1289 Ext. 2236.

Summer Teaching Fellow Program (Western Mass)

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Northfield Mount Hermon isn’t just a school; it’s a vibrant, engaging and inclusive living and learning summer program for students in grades 7-12, in beautiful western Massachusetts. Since 1905, we have welcomed students from over 129 countries and all 50 states to our summer program, both to learn and to shape the future. Here, your passion for teaching and nurturing young minds will become a transformative experience.

Our NMH Summer Teaching Fellows Program is a hands-on, all-encompassing dive into the world of education. Picture yourself:

  • Interacting in the classroom: Assist lead teachers, plan and teach courses, and conduct extra-help sessions.
  • Inspiring beyond academics: Coach sports, supervise extracurricular activities, and be the mentor you always wished you had.
  • Engaging meaningfully: Advise a group of six to eight students, sharing in their joys, challenges, and growth.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Do you have a strong academic record and a heart that beats for teaching? Do you seek to make a difference? Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about equity, inclusion, and anti-racist education? If yes, you are exactly the person we need.

What Are the Benefits?

  • Your reward: In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy the comfort of housing and meals. It’s like being part of a big, supportive family.
  • Your team: You’ll join 30 dedicated summer teaching fellows, each bringing their own unique spark to NMH.
  • Your guides: You’ll learn from seasoned educators who are expert teachers and will become lifelong mentors.

Ready to Hop On Board? Join Us!

  • Apply early! Here is the application form. We post the position on Handshake and other college platforms and start reviewing applications in December. We hire on a rolling basis, so while the deadline is Feb. 1, 2024, we highly recommend submitting your application ASAP.
  • What do you need to apply? An application form, a resume, a personal statement explaining why you are suited to this position, a transcript (GPA 3.0+), and two letters of recommendation.
  • Additional notes: Whether you’re a rising college junior or senior, a recent graduate, or a grad student, you’re welcome at NMH Summer. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents or have visa-free work eligibility. 
  • Please reach out to us at summer@nmhschool.org with any questions.