Activity Leaders-Vela Scholars Summer Program

Activity Leaders-Vela Scholars Summer Program Amherst Pelham Regional School District Middle School - Amherst, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5681025

Application Deadline:

May 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description The VELA after school program seeks Activity leaders and assistants to provide fun and engaging activities to 7th and 8th grade students. Candidates must be energetic ,engaging & ensure a safe, dynamic and engaging learning environment for students. The Activity Leader should have some expertise in the activity they are leading and knowledge of the developmental needs of their students. Activity Leader needs to be aware of the required grant outcomes.

Activities include but are not limited to art, music, dance, team building games, survival skills, cooking, sports, drama, robotics, hip hop, social justice, yoga, fitness and mindfulness.

Qualifications:

Highly skilled in group facilitation Demonstrated success in experience working with youth Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly adaptive, with exceptional problem solving skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse personalities Experienced in maintaining a positive and professional attitude even when under stress Knowledge of MS Office, especially Word, Outlook and Excel Bilingual candidates are a plus!

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required