Employment Opportunities
TITLE: Youth Education Intern/Instructional Aide Volunteer
REPORTS TO: Director of Adult Education
LOCATION: Wellspring Mutli-Service Centers - 814 Nantasket Ave. Hull, MA 02045
Summary of the Position:
The Youth Education Intern/Instructional Aide works within the HiSET classroom to support and enhance the teaching strategies of the Lead HiSET Teacher. Although the student-teacher ratio is low (18-1 high and 7-1 average), some students benefit from additional 1-1 or small group work. This may take the shape of leading a small group when in-class assignments are given, or pulling students for individual assistance during entire/partial class periods.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Currently pursuing a degree in education, special education, or a social service field, with an interest in working with youth (ages 16-21). Preference given to JR/SR standing, or Master’s-level students.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with students and staff, and an ability to gain trust and respect from youth.
● A “can-do” and proactive attitude, recognizing when work needs to be done without having to be told.
● Comfortability working with, or willing to learn about, non-native English speakers using predominantly text-to-speech translation tools.
Job Responsibilities:
● Address the needs and skill levels of learners who are functioning below the 12th grade level in areas including reading, writing, social studies, math, and science.
○ Need not be proficient in EVERY subject, strong preference to those with strengths in overall reading comprehension.
● Work cooperatively with team members to implement and support IEP objectives.
○ Serve as a reader/scribe for students, as needed.
○ Assist students with both documented learning disabilities and/ or undiagnosed learning disabilities.
● Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
● Supervise students in classroom-related activities.
● Provide written and verbal feedback to students and staff regarding individual learning concerns and implemented strategies.
Schedule & Hours: Classes run Mon-Thursday from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in Hull, MA starting Monday, March 3rd - June 14th. There is flexibility in the number of days per week and start/end times.
About Wellspring’s Adult Education Program (HiSET)
The HiSET program at Wellspring works in partnership with MASSHIRE and is generously funded through the WIOA grant. Wellspring has been fortunate to receive this funding for several years and the program has been in operation for over 35 years. We attract students to our program who have demands on their schedule (need a compressed schedule), have experienced high levels of anxiety in the post-COVID classroom, and whose academic aspirations align more closely with our program offerings.
The majority of our students enter college or certificate/trade programs directly after graduation. As a part of our funding guidelines, we track students for 1 full year post-exit, so it is imperative that strong relationship development is inherent in our work.
As a member of Wellspring’s community, students have access to other critical services that our organization provides like transportation, clothing, and food. Our primary goal is to help these young people feel like they belong to a supportive community that is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Wellspring will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter (addressing their fit/interest in the position) to Jessie Pilewski, the Director of Adult Education (jessie@wellspringmultiservice.org)