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

Summer 2026

Malden Out-of-School Time Program

Adventure Summer Program - Teacher Assistant 

(Multiple Vacancies)

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 Assistant works directly with students and assists the Summer Teacher with supervision, safety, and participation of students in all aspects of the program.

Responsibilities:

*The program dates and hours are June 29, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (Monday - Friday) from 8am - 4pm.

Pre Program Session

• Attend mandatory Summer Program Orientation and assist with program set up

Assist with

• Engaging students in small and large group activities
• Supervising students during all aspects of the afterschool program including arrival, transitions, snack, bathrooms, outdoor play, enrichment clubs and dismissal
• Managing student behavior in accordance with MOST school day/afterschool policy
• Implement student accommodations (if applicable)
• Maintaining classroom environment including set up, maintenance of supplies and clean up
• Working collaboratively with program staff
• Build positive relationship with families
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• The 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 ability
• Be expected to exert an extensive and frequent level of talking, seeing, hearing and walking
• Be expected to exert a moderate level of standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/ pulling, bending, climbing and kneeling

Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 6 months experience working in with school-age children, social emotional learning, 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

Terms of Employment:

• Work Monday - Friday, from 8:15am - 4:45pm
• 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. Please email jmcgoldrick@maldenps.org with any questions.

**Please note: All positions are contingent upon student enrollment for summer programming.**

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.