Join The BEE Program @ The Banneker – Be the Mentor You Wish You Had
Are you passionate about giving back? Do you want to inspire young minds while gaining hands-on experience in education, leadership, and creativity?
The BEE Program is looking for dynamic, energetic After School Specialists to lead fun, skill-building sessions with elementary students in a supportive, community-driven environment.
This is your chance to:
Share a talent or passion with the next generation
Build your résumé with meaningful, impactful work
Be part of a team that believes learning should be fun and empowering
Work part-time in the afternoons during the school year
We’re especially looking for people excited to lead activities in: 🧠 Kindergarten Enrichment 🔬 STEM 📝 Journalism 🎨 Arts & Crafts 📚 Study Skills & Homework Help 🗣️ Debate & Leadership 🇫🇷 Conversational French
If you’re experienced, love working with kids, and can lead a group of 10–12 students with creativity and confidence—we want to hear from you.
Sound like your kind of vibe? Shoot us an email at hr@banneker.org and tell us what you’d love to teach!
Ready, Set, KIDS! is now hiring after school staff for the 2025-2026 school year! Programs are designed for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students, and have locations in both Arlington and Medford (the Medford location is just a short walk from campus, on North St). Part-time positions are available for Monday-Friday 2-6pm. If interested, contact afterschool@ready-set-kids.com.
Teacher Leader/Co-Head of Mulberry Forest Montessori School
Are you a nature-loving Montessori leader committed to community care, accessibility, and land stewardship? Mulberry Forest Montessori (currently based in Stoneham, MA) seeks a Teacher Leader to co-lead a nature based Montessori Wildflower school. This role includes both teaching and collaborating on the administration and operation of a non profit independent school.
Your Role
In collaboration with founding co-Teacher Leader and the MFM Board, the co teacher-leader responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Co-Teaching
Co-teaching children ages 3-6; 6-9 or 9-12 using authentic Montessori methods infused with anti-bias, anti-racist practice
Maintaining online student observations, records, and data
Participating in professional development as liberatory Montessori leaders and co-teachers
Embracing a wide variety of seasonal conditions as pedagogical inspiration.
Family Engagement & Support
Clearly and positively communicating with families (meetings, emails, calls, newsletters, family education events)
Marketing the school through deep community engagement, social media, and a website presence
Managing an inclusive admissions and enrollment process (tours, applications, admissions decisions, enrollment paperwork)
Managing scholarship programs and state subsidies
School Operations and Administration
Maintaining strong systems for financial management, human resources, licensing, and compliance
Creating the annual school calendar and daily routine
Conducting ongoing evaluation of the program for continuous improvement and sustainability
Engaging in reflective peer evaluation of co teacher-leader
Selecting and reviewing curriculum for anti-racist, anti-bias content
Assessing weather conditions for determining indoor/outdoor balance.
Maintaining high air quality indoors, engaging with students and parents on public health best practices.
Experience
At least 3 years of Montessori Lead Guide experience (ideal)
Montessori elementary I and II or primary credential required or willing to obtain
School administration or educational leadership experience preferred but not required
Hours & Benefits
This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mulberry Forest Montessori offers health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and connection to the wider Wildflower community and supports.
Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fykmbZdn5ya_6_GAue-8899pi2A4GCUDhPZ7pQuuz7c/edit?tab=t.0
Job Description: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, and outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Teach and case manage a small classroom of students requiring direct, appropriate individualized and small group instruction, based on IEP goals and objectives, within a highly supported setting. There is a strong focus on self-management skill development to prepare students for academic success. Experience working with students with social-emotional-behavioral needs is a must for this position. A strong background in design and implementation of math curriculum for students with learning differences, as well as experience with organizational skill development is essential to this position. Applicant must hold a Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities PK-8 or 5-12 license. Experience with rule-based reading instruction, such as Wilson, OG or LMB is preferred. Applicants can contact our principal at jskane@medford.k12.ma.us or apply via this link to the job posting.
Paid job opportunity for young adults interested in youth engagement, climate justice, and/or urban agriculture this spring: Groundwork Somerville is recruiting for a Spring Green Team Leader to develop and implement programming from March 17th- May 30th 2025. Deadline for applications is March 2nd, and details are attached below.
While October 2025 may seem far off, now is the ideal time to plan for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Japan’s educational system.
The Japanese Educational System Experience is excited to offer a specially curated program for preK-12 teachers, administrators, education board members, policymakers, and faculty from schools of education:
Join them on an immersive journey into Japan’s education system, known for its high academic standards, discipline, and integration of cultural values. Through school visits, discussions with experts, and engaging workshops, you’ll gain insight into student-centered learning, moral education, and Japan’s unique approach to teaching and community.
Funding Information: This program can be self-funded or may qualify for institutional support. Many schools and universities provide funding for professional development.
Ivy Camps USA is an organization offering transformative educational programs for students worldwide since 2014. This summer, Ivy Camps USA will be hosting in-person camps in cities like Madrid, Amman, Dubai, Singapore, and several more locations globally. They are excited to offer director and instructor roles—perfect for students interested in gaining hands-on leadership and teaching experience. These positions provide an incredible opportunity to develop professional skills, contribute to a diverse learning environment, and make a lasting impact on young learners.
See flyers for more information about responsibilities, compensation, and dates.
Our mission at Groundwork Somerville is to cultivate the next generation of environmental activists to grow a greener and more equitable Somerville. Through youth empowerment, urban farming, equitable food access, and community engagement, we sow the seeds of a healthy community. This summer, we are offering 2 opportunities to be placed with Groundwork Somerville through the Forest Foundation Summer Fellowship program: Green Team Leader and Farm Hand!
The Green Team (GT) is Groundwork Somerville’s youth employment and development program, which hires roughly 16 high-school students each summer for an educational work experience in urban agriculture and climate justice. The Green Team Leaders (GTLs) work full time, approximately 35 hours per week for 9-10 weeks with the Director of Youth Programs and Engagement to plan and run the 6-week program. All GT staff participate in training to build a cohesive team, learn urban farming skills, and familiarize themselves with GT procedures and workshops. Being a GTL is an opportunity to grow as a youth worker, farmer, facilitator, community change agent, and more. Visit our website to learn more, or contact em@groundworksomerville.org with questions!
South Street Farm is an ¼ acre urban farm within walking distance from Union Square in Somerville. Focusing on culturally relevant produce, educational demonstrations, and pollinator gardens, the farm hosts the community while donating up to 2000 lbs of fresh local produce to the Somerville Mobile Market, Project Soup, and our neighborhood community fridge each season. This summer, we are looking for a Farm Hand who is eager to learn the ropes of urban farming and help facilitate some of the programming hosted on the farm. This position works closely with the Director of Urban Agriculture to plant, harvest, and perform routine maintenance on the urban farm and should feel confident lifting up to 50 lbs and working in all weather conditions. Visit our website to learn more, or contact leah@groundworksomerville.org with questions!
If you are currently in college and interested in working with us, apply for an internship with the Forest Foundation and list us as your preferred organization! We hope to see you this summer.
Other summer funding opportunities for Groundwork Somerville internships:
If you don’t see your college, be sure to ask your career center about funding opportunities available to you. Some opportunities may require an offer letter– contact us with any questions about applying directly to these positions!
