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

Malden Public Schools•Malden, MA

1d•$22 - $22

About The Position

Summer 2026 Malden Out-of-School Time Program Adventure Summer Program - Teacher Description : 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 and participation of students in all aspects of the full day program.

Requirements

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 preferred
At least 2-4 years of experience working with school-age children, project based curriculum planning and/or special education
Ability to set clear limits and supervise school age students
Experience in working with diverse learners and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Responsibilities

Attend mandatory Summer Program Orientation and assist with program set up
Orient new students assigned to your group during weekly sessions
Review daily schedules, activities and field trips (if applicable) with students during Group Meeting Time
Review program policies and procedures, regulations and expectations with students
Set expectations for maintenance of all program supplies and materials
Supervise 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 time
Assist Specialists in clubs; model and participate in recreation and other group activities
Manage student behavior and implement behavior management policy
Implement student accommodations (if applicable)
Participate in daily staff check-in meetings for student and program updates
Plan activities for counselors choice, free blocks and extended day program if necessary
Other duties as assigned