Academic Support Teacher - Inspire At-Risk Students

Position: Saturday Academic Support Teacher - Inspire At-Risk Students
Saturday Academic Support Program Teachers - WMS

Saturday Academic Support Program Teachers - WMSWestfield Public Schools Westfield Middle School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5919183
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description POSITION:
Saturday Academic Support Program Teacher - WMS (2)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to supervise, motivate, and support at-risk students in their personal and academic growth.

REPORTS TO:

Principal or Principal Designee

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of authorized administrators, the Academic Support Program Teacher shall:
Supervise up to 35 students per every Academic Support Program session including the following:
Take attendance
Ensure student time is used productively to receive credit for the Academic Support Program session.
Log student accomplishments for the session as evidence of productivity
Monitor academic progress throughout the session and provide academic support to ensure student achievement.
Review yearly attendance with students.
Coach students on effectively communicating their needs, goals, and challenges to teachers and other staff members.
Provide support and guidance to students who may be struggling or require additional assistance.
Assist in collecting student assignments and accessing student assignments on line.
Enforce expected Westfield Middle School behavior as outlined in the WMS Student Handbook.
Provide updates to the school administration on the effectiveness of WMS's Academic Support Program.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be available Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. on scheduled Saturday School sessions
Part-time employment

SALARY
Stipend- $45 per hour

EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation, observations by WTA Administration, and student feedback.

Position Type: After school/Evening
Salary: $45 to $45 Per Hour
Job Categories:

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Welcome to Westfield Middle School

VISION STATEMENTWestfield Middle School's vision is that all students will become critical thinkers, and prepared for their secondary education as independent and successful learners. The climate of WMS will support all students in setting high aspirations for the future and inspiring them to achieve their goals.

MISSION STATEMENTWestfield Middle School will provide all students with high quality educational opportunities, and an educational climate that fosters positive relationships and mutual respect among students, staff and families. All learning experiences must be relevant to students, and focus on higher order thinking skills. Building upon these learning experiences, students will be able to generate original ideas, evaluate information, and communicate their thoughts effectively through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Reasoning.

CORE VALUESThe core values of the Westfield Middle School lay the foundation for the development and implementation of student-centered course offerings and co-curricular programs. Furthermore, these core values define who we are and what we are about.

At Westfield Middle School, we believe that:

Our primary focus is on academic achievement and equipping students with skills to be critical thinkers.

All students can and will learn.

To reach their fullest potential, children and adults need to have high aspirations and be inspired to achieve them.

Our school climate must be child-centered, and conducive to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of middle school children.

Parents/families are our partners in their children’s education.

The application of current technologies will enhance teaching and learning.

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