Summer Program - Teacher Assistant - Malden Out-of-School Time Program Summer

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

Location:

Malden Public Schools Ferryway School - Malden, Massachusetts

Job : 5559954

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 29, 2026

The Malden Out-of-School Time (MOST) Program provides after school, vacation, and summer programs for Malden Public Schools. It operates from school dismissal to 5:30 p.m. and offers full day programs during February, April, and summer. The program serves grades K‑6 with a mission to offer high‑quality, affordable care.

The Summer Teacher Assistant works directly with students, assisting the Summer Teacher with supervision, safety, and student participation across all program activities.

Program dates and hours:
June 29 2026 – July 31 2026 (Mon‑Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Attend mandatory Summer Program Orientation and assist with program set‑up.
• Engage students in small and large group activities.
• Supervise students during all program aspects: arrival, transitions, snack, bathrooms, outdoor play, enrichment clubs, and dismissal.
• Manage student behavior per MOST policies.
• Implement student accommodations when applicable.
• Maintain classroom environment: set‑up, supplies, cleanup.
• Work collaboratively with program staff.
• Build positive relationships with families.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform both indoor and outdoor duties.
• Typical day includes intensive speaking, seeing, hearing, walking.
• Requires moderate standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, climbing, kneeling.

• At least 6 months experience working with school‑age children, SEL, project‑based curriculum, and/or special education.
• Ability to set limits and supervise school‑age students.
• Experience with diverse learners and families from varied cultural and economic backgrounds.

• Work Monday‑Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
• Required to obtain Mandated Reporter Training.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Funding Source: Malden Out-of-School Time Program

Reports to: Jennifer McGoldrick, Director of After School Programs. jmcgoldrick

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability.

Jennifer McGoldrick, Forestdale School, Email: jmcgoldrick