Summer Youth Program Opportunity
About The Position
Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. We’re excited to offer a variety of employment opportunities this summer for our Outreach Short Courses! Join our team and help make this summer a memorable and impactful experience for our students! Both full-time and part-time temporary positions are available, with flexible shifts and dates from June to August 2026. About our Program: Outreach Short Courses aim to offer students ages 12-22, who are blind or visually impaired the opportunity to participate in a variety of academic, social, and recreational activities while receiving instruction in critical areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Students in the program reside in dormitory-style living for the duration of the program and are responsible for managing their independent living routines, personal space, meal preparation, and other elements involved in living with a group. These courses provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment in which students are challenged to develop new skills, build positive peer relationships, and develop confidence through experiences.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction, supervision, and support services in your area of expertise for individuals or groups of mainstream students who are blind, visually impaired, and who have multiple impairments.
- Lesson plan development and material/resource gathering in advance of the program.
- Work with students on campus, at job sites, in classes, at meals, and in the community.
- Attendance at regular staff meetings to be held after classes end.
- Attendance at staff orientation training and student orientation. (Prior to Programs)
- Attendance at cottage/program cleanup, and final staff meeting.
- Reports and/or checklists must be written prior to the program’s conclusion and will require additional meeting time.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellness programs available.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with employer match
- Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
- Paid Time Off
- Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
