Adventure Summer Program - Teacher - Malden Out-of-School Time Program [Summer 2026]

Summer 2026Malden Out-of-School Time ProgramAdventure Summer Program - TeacherDescription:The Malden Out-of-School Time (MOST) Program provides after school, vacation, and summer programs for the Malden Public Schools. Our programs follow the MPS calendar and the after school programs operate from school day dismissal until 5:30pm including early release days. Full day programs are offered during February and April school vacation weeks and during summer break. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out-of-School Time care to Malden students in grades K through 6.The Summer Teacher works directly with students to ensure the supervision, safety andparticipation of students in all aspects of the full day program.Responsibilities:*The program dates and hours are June 29, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (Monday - Friday) from 8am - 4pm. There will be a mandatory orientation, date and time to be determined.*The description below is a general overview of the position, but more duties may be assigned.Pre Program SessionAttend mandatory Summer Program Orientation and assist with program set upOrient new students assigned to your group during weekly sessionsReview daily schedules, activities and field trips (if applicable) with students during Group Meeting TimeReview program policies and procedures, regulations and expectations with studentsSet expectations for maintenance of all program supplies and materialsDaily ResponsibilitiesSupervise students during all aspects of the full day program including breakfast, lunch, program activities and off-site field trips (if applicable)Ensure group arrives to scheduled activities on timeAssist Specialists in clubs; model and participate in recreation and other group activitiesManage student behavior and implement behavior management policyImplement student accommodations (if applicable)Participate in daily staff check-in meetings for student and program updatesPlan activities for counselors choice, free blocks and extended day program if necessaryOther duties as assignedPhysical RequirementsThe essential functions of this position are performed indoors as well as outdoors.During a typical workday, incumbent will:Perform functions that will necessitate him/ her to have a strong overall level of strength and physical abilityBe expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking, seeing, hearing, walking, and swimmingBe expected to exert a moderate level of standing, sitting, walking, swimming, lifting, carrying, pushing/ pulling, bending, climbing and kneelingQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology or related field preferredAt least 2-4 years of experience working with school-age children, project based curriculum planning and/or special educationAbility to set clear limits and supervise school age studentsExperience in working with diverse learners and families from diverse cultural and economic backgroundsTerms of Employment:Work Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 4:00pmSalary: $22.00 per hourReports to: Jennifer McGoldrick, Director of After School Programs. Please email jmcgoldrick@maldenps.org with any questions.**Please note: All positions are contingent upon student enrollment for summer programming.**Equal Opportunity Employer