Demo

Summer Program Counselor, AM or PM Shift Junior Academy at Mass Academy

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025
JOB TITLE
Summer Program Counselor, AM or PM Shift - Junior Academy at Mass Academy

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Mass Academy - JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Mass Academy seeks a summer program counselor to support our Junior Academy summer academic enrichment program.

This is a temporary position.

Dates on campus: June 24 and 25 for training, June 25 and 26 in the evening for family orientation, and July 7 through July 18 for the Junior Academy program.

Work hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

About the Junior Academy at Mass Academy

The Junior Academy at Mass Academy is a two-week summer program for rising 7th, 8th and 9th grade students from many backgrounds. This day program is designed to provide academic enrichment and support through meaningful learning opportunities so that students will be more confident, curious, and engaged in their learning and realize that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are not only accessible to them, but they are also rewarding and can open doors for their future. Participating students will receive literacy and math support, engage in hands-on STEM projects, and visit the WPI campus to tour labs and meet researchers.

About Mass Academy

The Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science (Mass Academy) is a tuition-free, co-educational, public school of excellence that enrolls approximately 100 academically accelerated 11th and 12th grade students from Massachusetts. Math and science are emphasized within a comprehensive, interactive academic program. Rigorous junior year classes and senior classes taken at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) prepare students for college academics before they've graduated from high school.

JOB DESCRIPTION

There are two shifts:
  • Morning counselor shift schedule: 7:00 - 2:00pm
  • Afternoon counselor shift schedule: 10:30 - 5:30pm

JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Assist teachers during academic classes
  • Provide academic support to individuals and groups of students as needed
  • Foster a positive, educational, and fun community; emphasize mutual respect and inclusiveness
  • Work with other members of the team to plan, organize, and facilitate activities
  • Assist with student drop off and/or pick up
  • Ensure all students check in and check out every day
  • Monitor students throughout the day to ensure student participants adhere to all rules and remain safe; report any concerns to the supervisors as they arise
  • Actively participate in Junior Academy team meetings
  • Work collaboratively with other Junior Academy staff, including teachers
  • Effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff
  • Participate in other aspects of the Junior Academy program (eg. morning meeting and team building activities)
  • Other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS
  • Qualified candidates will have a growth mindset and believe all students are capable of learning at a high level when given the proper support
  • High school diploma or currently enrolled in high school required
  • Positive attitude, responsible work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with a team required
  • Experience working with children preferred.
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time being very active (4-5 hours). May work events that are outdoor and exposure to heat, rain, and inclement weather.
  • An offer is conditional pending a criminal background check.
  • Participate in mandatory training for all staff.


To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Please include a cover letter with your resume for consideration.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Summer-Program-Counselor-AM-or-PM-Shift-Junior-Academy-at-Mass-Academy_R0003124

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

jeid-c4d024598bf9634ca944d3b8127063a7

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Summer Program Counselor, AM or PM Shift Junior Academy at Mass Academy?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Summer Program Counselor, AM or PM Shift Junior Academy at Mass Academy career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$46,942 - $59,658
Income Estimation: 
$49,519 - $64,987
Income Estimation: 
$54,767 - $78,649
Income Estimation: 
$60,822 - $86,460
Income Estimation: 
$57,872 - $73,682
Income Estimation: 
$53,455 - $67,459
Income Estimation: 
$50,568 - $63,506
Income Estimation: 
$48,823 - $62,103
Income Estimation: 
$47,934 - $62,219
Income Estimation: 
$48,823 - $62,103
Income Estimation: 
$69,943 - $108,386
Income Estimation: 
$56,065 - $74,621
Income Estimation: 
$62,199 - $90,740
Income Estimation: 
$56,065 - $74,621
Income Estimation: 
$69,943 - $108,386
Income Estimation: 
$76,465 - $110,686
Income Estimation: 
$62,199 - $90,740
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hired Organization Address Worcester, MA Part Time
JOB TITLE Administrative Specialist (Part-Time) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Marketing Communcations DIVISION NAME...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hired Organization Address Worcester, MA Part Time
JOB TITLE Post-Graduate Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering - JM DIV...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hired Organization Address Worcester, MA Full Time
JOB TITLE Systems and Discovery Librarian LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Scholarly Communication & Open Strategies D...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hired Organization Address Worcester, MA Full Time
JOB TITLE AV Systems Engineer I LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME AV Systems DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Instit...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Summer Program Counselor, AM or PM Shift Junior Academy at Mass Academy jobs in the Worcester, MA area that may be a better fit.

Summer Program Lead Counselor -- Junior Academy at Mass Academy

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!