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Wakefield Academy

Wakefield Academy - Program Assistant (Before and After School Program)

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Knowledge and Qualifications:
Must have experience working with Pre-K, elementary, and/or middle school students in an academic setting or extensive experience in a camp and/or extended day program. Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities in a calm and supportive manner.
PreK staff requirement:
the ability to lift children, generally up to 35-50 pounds High school diploma required.
Description of Duties:
Support the students in our program with various activities, both academic and social-based. Actively engage students in both academic, social skills, and other fun/social-based activities. Assist site coordinators in preparing centers and activities for student engagement in structured and/or free play. Assist site coordinators prior to the start of Academic and/or Enrichment programs. Assist with transitioning students to different activities, schedules, as well as arrival and dismissal. •
Preferred:
Candidates available to work Wakefield Public Schools early release days. They are scheduled for varying Fridays beginning at 12:00pm
Salary:
$26.00