Facilitator For "Science Seekers" Enrichment for Middle School Summer Program, July 7 – August 7, 2025 at Collins Middle School in Salem, MA

Facilitator For Science Seekers Enrichment for Middle School Summer Program July 7 August 7 2025 at Collins Middle School in Salem MA

Program Description: LEAP for Education and Salem Middle School partner to operate a middle school summer program that seeks to prevent summer learning loss through fun hands-on learning that helps students explore their interests and develop social emotional and critical thinking skills. Project-based learning (PBL) opportunities in a variety of subject areas are offered in the morning to provide academic support and collaborative learning opportunities focused on big questions. During the afternoons students participate in enrichment classes in the arts sports and hands-on science/STEM activities. The 5-week summer session runs July 7-August 7 on Mondays-Thursdays.

Job Description: Enrichment classes will run from 1:00-2:30 pm (facilitators are onsite 12:45- 2:45). The Science Facilitator will lead a group of approximately 16-20 students in an enrichment experience that gives students hands on experience in exploring different areas of science and includes experiments hands on experiences that teach science concepts and outdoor experiences. Facilitators are paid for 6-8 hours of upfront planning time and 1 hour of planning time a week once the session starts. Some paid training time will be required at the end of June.

The Enrichment facilitator will have support in the classroom from a Group Leader and a Student Success Advisor who work with students throughout the day and the Site Coordinator who oversees day-to-day operations.

Compensation: $30.00 per hour ($45 an hour for certified teachers)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop a session overview (template provided) for a 2.5- week session that will run twice back-to-back (students switch enrichments halfway through the summer program). The 2.5- week session should incorporate active student participation some student choice and student collaboration. Sessions should build on each other as students increase their skills and knowledge.
• Respond to LEAP staff feedback and input on unit plan.
• Facilitate the enrichment class in a 1.5 hour session 4 days a week with 16-20 students.
• Build relationships with each student and establish a welcoming supportive classroom environment.
• Incorporate strategies and activities that develop students social emotional skills.
• Guide a group leader (who may be a college student or recent grad Americorps Fellow or school paraprofessional) in how to support students with session activities and learning
• Support and build in accommodations for English Learners and students on IEPs and Behavior Plans.
• Communicate specific student needs to the Site Coordinator
• Participate in periodic staff meetings (dates TBA)- paid time

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with youth in a school after school and/or summer program required
• Previous experience in leading hands-on science activities workshops or classes required
• Experience working with middle school youth from diverse backgrounds preferred not required
• Proven ability to engage motivate and inspire students to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptive work ethic

Affirmative Action Policy: It is the policy of LEAP for Education to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act: LEAP for Education complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment hiring promotions and/or advancement opportunities termination compensation training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Interested applicants should send a resume to Rebecca Field at