April Vacation Middle School Program Facilitators, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

April Vacation Middle School Program Facilitators Salem Public Schools Salem MA SY 2025-2026

Program Dates: Tuesday April 21st- Thursday April 23rd

Program Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Staff Hours: 8:00 AM -1:00 PM

Location:Collins Middle School

Program Overview:

We will be running two vacation programs for middle school students.

1. Math & Social Justice Academy

• Focus: Investigating cell phone use in schools to increase student sense of belonging and attendance.
• Activities: Skill-building sessions data collection and analysis and a field trip to the SSU Maker Space for final project presentations.

1. Youth Wellness Program

• Focus: Promoting physical and mental well-being through varied community experiences.
• Activities: Fitness sessions at Reck Fitness Cool Calm and Creative art sessions beginners yoga at the Salem YMCA and smoothie making.

Job Summary: Program Staff will be responsible for a small group of students throughout the program. Responsibilities include providing social-emotional support mitigating conflict assisting with content management supporting community partners in facilitating activities communication and outreach to ensure daily attendance and maintaining consistent communication with families.

Were seeking individuals with a passion for working with young people a commitment to promoting their success and proven experience in fostering positive engaging learning environments.

Program Staff Responsibilities:

Pre-Program Planning

• Participate in planning meetings with program leadership prior to the start date to align curriculum and student goals.
• Collaborate with community partners to plan and facilitate day-to-day logistics and ensure all external facilitators are prepared for student engagement.
• Coordinate and confirm session schedules to ensure a seamless transition between guest speakers field trips and enrichment activities

Cohort Student Support & Job Readiness Alignment

• Lead a dedicated cohort of 8-12 students serving as their primary point of contact to ensure a personalized and supportive experience.
• Actively bridge program content with real-world application helping students translate daily activities into essential life skills.
• Model professional behavior by participating fully in all field trips guest speaker sessions and hands-on enrichment activities.

High-Quality Learning Environment

• Foster an inclusive high-energy environment that prioritizes the fun and kind atmosphere students value.
• Provide proactive emotional guidance and conflict resolution to maintain a safe productive space for all participants. Ensure any critical incidents that may arise are reported in an accurate and timely manner.
• Partner closely with community leaders and guest facilitators to ensure activities are delivered smoothly and meet program objectives.

Attendance & Family Outreach

• Facilitate pre-program outreach to families to build rapport and ensure students are prepared for the first day.
• Manage daily attendance through direct communication with families including troubleshooting transportation barriers to ensure consistent student participation.
• Keep families and school-based staff informed of student highlights progress and any challenges encountered during the three-day session.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with middle and high school aged students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport quickly.
• Ability to provide comprehensive social and emotional support to students.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable and punctual with a commitment to consistent attendance.
• Ability to maintain professional communication with families.

Compensation: $1000 Stipend

To express your interest in this position please reach out to Taylor MacDonald at: .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is 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 housing status 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.