Job Description
This is a community service work-study position, coordinated through the office of government and community relations. Please include your HC ID # in your application, so we can verify your summer work-study eligibility with the financial aid office. Summer 2023 work-study awards are determined by your Academic Year 2024-25financial aid package. Summer work-study awards are separate from the academic year awards. The FA Office determines eligibility.
Rate: $15.25 hourly (Your FWS award will dictate the number of hours you can serve in this position) You must reside in MA for the duration of this employment.
About the Program:
The Mustard Seed Summer Program provides free academic and recreational resources and instruction to prevent summer learning loss for rising 3rd and 4th graders. We work closely with the Mustard Seed, a local soup kitchen that serves the Worcester community. Our goal is to create a mutually beneficial relationship between Holy Cross and families in Worcester, as well as creating a relationship with the community as a whole. We provide free education, two meals a day, and two field trips a week for the campers.
As part of day-camp's program, you will be expected to teach a 30-minute lesson at least once a week, organize and supervise camp activities (reading time, arts and crafts, sports), supervise field trips, hand out lunches, and help out with any other camp-related activities.