Summer Assistant Educator

The Williams College Childrens Center is hiring temporary assistant educators for Summer 2026!

Do you enjoy spending time with young children Are you someone who finds it exciting and interesting to help guide children in their exploration of the world around themIf so apply to be a summer assistant educator at the Williams College Childrens Center!

We guide and nurture children from age six weeks to five years old. All of our children and teachers enjoy time in nature as well as time in our classrooms. As teachers and educators we are always encouraging the children to be critical thinkers and natural explorers! Come join our team!

Summer Assistant Educators work 40 hours a week in classrooms on a rotating-basis where needed to support the nurturing care of children curriculum developmentally appropriate practice child guidance and relationships with and amongst the children. They are essential members of every classroom team. While expected to provide support and coverage for multiple classrooms they are also members of the collaborative team and offer ideas and contributions to team planning and practice when appropriate.

The Williams College Childrens Center is a warm and inviting program with state of the art facilities developed expressly for early childhood education. Summer Assistant Educators are expected to fully participate in the positive sense of community that is the Williams College Childrens Center.

This opportunity offers up to 40 weekly hours for the months of June July and August starting June 1 2026 and ending August 21 2026.

• Summer Hours for July and Augustare 8:00 4:30PM

• If available in June operating hours are 8:00 5:30PM

This position pays $19.00 per hour.

This is a temporary non-benefitted job. This job is eligible for all legally mandated benefits including Massachusetts paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave. Temporary employment does not guarantee future full-time employment at Williams College.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or course work in a related field.

• Successful background records check including fingerprinting

• Proof of immunity to MMR

• Health physical within the last 12 months.

To apply please submit your resume and list two references. References can be included as text in an additional document when submitting your application. Please include your references name contact information (email or phone number) and the capacity in which they know you.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant including the completion of a criminal record check and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments promotions and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live learn and thrive. As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at or email at .