Summer Institute Program Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Summer Institute Program Assistant Teacher provides high-level instructional support to the Teachers, ensuring the effective delivery and development of specialized summer programs for the district’s students. This role is responsible for enhancing the educational experience for students and staff by managing daily schedules and facilitating curriculum activities.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of healthy social and emotional development to support all learners
• Maintain a safe environment
• Ensure clear communication between staff, families, and colleagues
• Serve as a vital resource for students, requiring exceptional problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate strategically with the Summer Institute Program Teacher to design, develop, and refine high-quality out-of-school time programming that meets district standards
• Systematically monitor student attendance and academic performance, utilizing data to support student growth and program efficacy
• Provide essential support to team members to ensure the maintenance of a safe, productive, and efficient environment for all staff and students
• Aids in documenting program incidents by preparing comprehensive reports in accordance with district protocols and safety regulations
• Aid in the delivery of high-quality academic and enrichment curricula, ensuring activities are engaging and educationally sound
• Motivate and mentor students to establish and achieve rigorous academic and personal objectives, fostering a culture of high expectations
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with families, colleagues, and school-day staff to facilitate holistic student development
• Create and facilitate opportunities for students to strengthen the connection between current academic success and future college or career pathways
• Cultivate an intentional culture of accomplishment, belonging, and mutual respect within the program community
• Facilitate the successful integration and achievement of students within inclusion programming, ensuring equitable access for all learners

Requirements

• Current employees of Framingham Public Schools are preferred
• Training and experience: A high school diploma is required; additional post-secondary education credits in a related field are preferred
• Professional experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an educator in a school or community-based setting is required
• Specialized knowledge: Basic knowledge of effective youth development and Out-of-School Time (OST) principles, practices, and trends is required
• Language proficiency: Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Communication & Presentation: Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform decisions for student success
• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community. Work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner
• Professionalism, Attendance & Adaptability: Maintain regular and punctual attendance to ensure consistent department operations and district-wide support. React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or environmental changes, while maintaining a proactive, reflective, and solution-focused approach
• Organizational Management: Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Perform duties with awareness of district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies. Maintain appropriate confidential records in accordance with FERPA/603 CMR 28.00
• Instructional Leadership: Apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Demonstrate strong teaching, coaching, and leadership skills in a team setting
• Technology: Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace, and use instructional technology appropriately to facilitate learning

Other Reasonable Duties As Assigned By The Program Director

Physical Working Conditions

• Mobility & Navigation: Must move throughout school buildings and grounds frequently; navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces to respond to student needs or emergencies
• Stationary Tasks: Often remains in a stationary position for administrative tasks, such as reporting and data entry
• Technology & Data: Ability to read and input digital and printed data (e.g., complex IEP/evaluative reports) using office productivity machinery
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands/arms to operate technology and handle instructional or administrative tools
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, or medical/adaptive equipment)
• Sensory Requirements: Must see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure student safety in a dynamic environment
• Working Environment: Works in a school setting with moderate-to-high noise levels; requires the ability to maintain focus amid frequent interruptions
• Crisis Management: Ability to physically engage with and redirect students who exhibit challenging or aggressive behaviors to maintain a safe learning environment
• Physical Stamina: Sufficient physical strength and agility to manage active behavioral interventions and ensure student supervision during periods of emotional dysregulation
• Interaction Level: Must frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to interact with early childhood students at their eye level
• Physical Lifting: Ability to lift and/or move at least 40 lbs (e.g., lifting small children, moving play equipment, or utilizing adaptive medical equipment)
• Hygiene & Safety: Directly responsible for safety and well-being; includes potential exposure to bodily fluids or pathogens associated with early childhood care (e.g., diapering and toileting)