Assistant Teachers - Summer Program 2025

Assistant Teachers - Summer Program 2025

We currently have openings for Assistant Teachers in our 2025 Summer program. 


Schedule:

  • June 27, 2025 through July 29, 2025
  • 7:30am-3:30pm; Monday–Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm; Friday

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience with children/adolescents in a special education setting preferred
  • Ability to develop an understanding of special needs population and therapeutic milieu
  • Proven interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-class support to both teachers and students.
  • Assist teachers with lesson and activity planning, as well as preparation, as requested.
  • Work with students one-on-one or in small groups, either independently or under the guidance of a classroom teacher.
  • Facilitate and lead student during transitions, lunch, electives, & group activities.
  • Provide one-on-one support to students inside or outside the classroom to help meet their specific needs.
  • Assist with the planning and supervision of off-campus school trips.
  • Foster an inclusive environment by demonstrating respect for the diverse backgrounds of students and staff and promoting a culture that values diversity.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Hiring Manager
The Gifford School
177 Boston Post Road
Weston, MA 02493

T: 781-899-9500
E: [email protected]
F: 781-899-4515