About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

About Reach Program:

REACH is a comprehensive, innovative out-of-school dropout prevention program designed to support educational pathways for Chelsea Public School (CPS) high school students. The program focuses on college and career readiness, students' academic and career preparation, social and emotional learning, and provides mental health support.

Group Leaders (GLs) are the heart of the REACH program. They are responsible for mentoring students and fostering connections among them. GLs also manage student attendance and participation, playing a critical role in providing the additional support that students need to thrive in the program.

Location: Chelsea High School, 299 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA.

General Duties:

• Design and lead activities and projects to build group pride and identity; 
• Assist tutors in supporting students with their homework responsibilities;
• Assist program teachers in supporting the facilitation of successful programs;
• Serve as role models that demonstrate and emphasize the high expectations of the program; attend weekly staff meetings to debrief the week’s activities and plan for the coming activities;
• Build relationships with families through weekly phone calls.
• Tracking student attendance
• Supporting students academically
• Creating activities that will help students with social-emotional learning
• Encourage students to participate in activities
• Connect with parents

Qualifications:

• Experience working in education, youth development, and/or a youth-serving program;

• Relevant experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to engage high school youth; 

• Demonstrated experience with and commitment to education and community-based learning; 

• Experience working with multicultural populations; 

• Experience and comfort using computers and email; 

• Passion and commitment to providing creative education-based after-school services to the youth of Chelsea; 

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups of people; 

• Ability to provide/receive constructive feedback; 

• Demonstrated time and project management skills in a fast-paced environment; 

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and over the phone.

Qualifications Required: 

1. Minimum education: two years college completion. Current college students are encouraged to apply.

2. Bi-Lingual/ multilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

6. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Hours per week: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs (maximum of 15 hours a week)

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 an hour

Reports to: Alec Lapan, Coordinator of Extended Learning and the REACH Supervisors

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools 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, 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.