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

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

Responsibilities:

* The program dates and hours are June 29, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (Monday - Friday) from 8am - 4pm. There will be a mandatory orientation, date and time to be determined.

* The description below is a general overview of the position, but more duties may be assigned.

Pre Program Session

* 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

Daily Responsibilities

* 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

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, walking, and swimming

* Be expected to exert a moderate level of standing, sitting, walking, swimming, lifting, carrying, pushing/ pulling, bending, climbing and kneeling

Qualifications:

* 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

Terms of Employment:

* Work Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 4:00pm

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Reports to:

Jennifer McGoldrick, Director of After School Programs. Please email jmcgoldrick 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.