Summer Program Staff - Program Assistant/Floater

CATS Academy Boston•Braintree, MA

22h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Stafford House Study Holiday Program (SHSH) is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS) one of the leading providers of pre-university academic courses and English language courses hosting international students aged 12-18. The program is designed to provide short-term language courses with evenly balanced academics, social activities, sports and excursions in a safe, well-managed environment. Each year, Stafford House opens ‘pop-up’ schools in multiple locations across the US and UK. These schools focus on offering an all-inclusive language and cultural experience for juniors students (ages 10-18). In addition to daily ESL classes, Study Holidays students participate in a robust activities program that allows them to practice their English through sports and other social activities on campus as well as regular excursions to popular cultural & historical attractions within the New England area. In order to ensure that our students have an exciting, inspiring & safe experience, staff members will collaborate in the following areas: • Academics • Activities • Housing & Meals • Transportation • Student Welfare (health, safety, supervision, support) Program Assistants/Floaters wear many hats, including tour guide, chaperone & language mentor. They are responsible for ensuring that activities are both fun and safe for students. The dates of employment for this role are mid-June to early August 2026.

Requirements

Enthusiasm & energy
Passion for sharing New England culture with international students
Flexible schedule - you will be required to work weekends and evenings
Responsible - you will be working with underage students
Ability to maintain composure in the face of difficult requests
Sensitivity to cultural differences among international students
Flexibility - this role's duties will vary day to day - you must be willing to adapt to meet fill in where the greatest need is each day
Legal eligibility to work in the U.S (we are unable to provide sponsorship for visas)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in industry (ESL, Juniors Camps)
Strong communication skills in a language other than English
The ability to take on additional roles within the center, including teaching or residential supervision
Familiarity with the Boston/New England area

Responsibilities

Attend student excursions as extra supervisory support
Oversee the check-in and check-out procedures for newly arriving guests each weekend
Make beds, coordinate with cleaning, laundry, and maintenance services to ensure that rooms are clean & ready for the turnaround to newly arriving guests
Stay at the residence each night and be available to students in need of help (ex. lost keys, broken lamps, borrow cleaning supplies, etc.)
Maintain constant correspondence with the housing coordinator (based in school) in order to communicate student issues or residence resource needs
Answer the student emergency phone during off-hours
Participate in on-site student activities, in order to promote school community