Hiring

Student Advisor

EXPLO Middle School at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

www.explo.org

Dates (in person): June 25, 2025 - July 26, 2025

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative people who enjoy working as a team and are excited to help ignite our students’ curiosity and create an inclusive, safe, and joyful campus community.

About the Program:

EXPLO Middle School is a 4-week summer program for students who are currently in grades 6-8.  It includes two 2-week sessions taking place at Wellesley College’s campus in Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA.  Students will either participate in EXPLO 360°, in which they will take a variety of classes over their two weeks, or in one of our Focus programs — Veterinary Science or Medical Rotations. Classes will be taught by subject-area experts and professional teachers, and Student Advisors will facilitate activities, events, and all other parts of the campus community experience. 

The Opportunity

As a Student Advisor at EXPLO Middle School, you will help to shape a transformative experience for our students, and create an enriching, safe, and supportive student life experience.  Your primary role will be supervising and engaging with students in both large and small group settings, and you will be an integral part of our students' journey, providing support, guidance, and mentorship.  You may be asked to assist in classroom settings, offering support to our instructors and enhancing the overall learning environment, and there may be opportunities for advisors to teach an elective in an area of interest.  In addition, you will work with our Director of Programming to coordinate engaging activities, plan evening events, and chaperone trips.  The days will be busy, and your efforts will help create an unforgettable summer experience, filled with exploration, discovery, and joyous learning.

Student Advisor Responsibilities

• Work with a co-advisor to supervise, care for, and advise a combined group of residential and day students
• Provide a healthy, safe, and engaging living environment for students; most advisors will remain on-call in the dorm every other night, while some will share primary oversight for all students who are commuting to campus
• Assist instructors, as needed, in the classroom
• Chaperone students on weekend trips throughout the Boston area, as well as class trips as needed
• Take charge of a specific program support role (e.g. coordinating activities, managing supplies, designing the daily newsletter, planning trips, or teaching an elective), help to run afternoon activities and evening events, and assist with other program tasks

Dates, Compensation + Benefits

• This is a 4.5-week, residential, seasonal position. A 3-day, on-campus, in-person training and orientation will start on Thursday, June 26.
• Compensation for this role is $4,000, with an additional stipend for Student Advisors who teach electives.
• Room and board are provided for the duration of the program.  

About You

• You will have completed at least 1 year of college, or have the equivalent post-secondary school experience, by the start of the program.
• You are able to live and work on campus for the duration of the program.
• You are authorized to work in the United States, and/or have the ability to obtain authorization by the start of the program.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This position will require staff members to occasionally assist with a variety of physical tasks, including carrying signage and supplies, event set-up and tear-down, and standing or walking for prolonged periods of time during events; responsibilities before students arrive will include setting up both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• The Wellesley College campus is large and spread out, and we will be using spaces throughout the campus.  Because of this, days will include significant amounts of walking.  In addition, weekend trips may also include walking tours and similar demands.  

EXPLO will make reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act that would enable employees to perform the essential functions of their job.  Accommodations must be requested in writing prior to the summer.  

To apply, please complete this application. You may also send questions to faculty_hiring@explo.org.

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EXPLO is an equal opportunity employer.  We have a clear vision: to be an organization that attracts a diverse mix of talented people to come and do their best work.  We are building a team that values diversity and belonging.  EXPLO, as a part of the Exploration School, does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or other social programs.  It affords all students the rights and privileges that are generally made available at the School.

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EXPLO Middle School at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

www.explo.org

Dates (in person): June 26, 2025 - July 25, 2025 (weekdays only)

We are seeking dynamic teachers and creative professionals to engage curious students at our EXPLO Middle School Program at Wellesley College.

About the Program:

EXPLO Middle School is a 4-week summer program for students who are currently in grades 6-8.  It includes two 2-week sessions taking place at Wellesley College’s campus in Wellesley, MA.  Students will either participate in EXPLO 360°, in which they will take a variety of classes over their two weeks, or in one of our Focus programs — Veterinary Science or Medical Rotations.  Classes will be taught by subject-area experts and professional teachers, and Student Advisors will facilitate activities, events, and all other parts of the campus community experience. 

The Opportunity

As an Instructor, you will engage with a dynamic, project-based curriculum crafted by EXPLO’s professional curriculum development team, yet retain the flexibility to infuse your teaching with your unique expertise, interests, and passions.  In this role, you will guide bright and curious students through an experience that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving, supported on the ground by EXPLO’s Office of Teaching and Learning.  You will have the opportunity to facilitate connections with guest speakers and others who are shaping the future in your field, and inspire students to explore both new areas of study and potential future career paths.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Review existing project-based curriculum and work closely with our curriculum coaches to customize it based on your areas of interest, research, and/or professional practice
• Teach one 75-minute class each weekday
• Complete the relevant and necessary daily preparation required for delivering an engaging student experience
• Facilitate connections with external partners and guest speakers, as appropriate
• Attend weekly faculty meetings, and provide student feedback throughout the summer

In addition to the courses above, there are afternoon electives, in all fields, that rotate each week.

Dates, Compensation + Benefits

• This is a 4.5-week seasonal position. A 2-day, on-campus, in-person training and orientation will start on Thursday, June 26.  Dates for pre-season, remote coaching (primarily including the review of lesson plans and course content) are flexible, and will be discussed as part of any job offer.  
• Compensation for this role, assuming a teaching load of 2 classes, is $4,200 to $5,000, based on relevant training and experience.  Lunch is provided for all instructors.
• As noted above, campus housing for instructors is very limited; if campus housing is needed, instructors will be expected to fulfill additional program responsibilities, to be discussed during the hiring process.

About You

• You have earned, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree, with coursework and/or professional experience directly related to the classes you will teach.
• You are available to work on campus for the duration of the program.  Please note: campus housing may be available, on a very limited basis, for applicants not local to the Boston/Wellesley area.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This position will require staff members to occasionally assist with a variety of physical tasks, including carrying signage and supplies, event set-up and tear-down, and standing or walking for prolonged periods of time during events; responsibilities before students arrive will include setting up both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• The Wellesley College campus is large and spread out, and we will be using spaces throughout the campus.  Because of this, days will include significant amounts of walking.  In addition, weekend trips may also include walking tours and similar demands.  

EXPLO will make reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act that would enable employees to perform the essential functions of their job.  Accommodations must be requested in writing prior to the summer.  

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To apply, please complete this application. You may also send questions to faculty_hiring@explo.org.

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EXPLO is an equal opportunity employer.  We have a clear vision: to be an organization that attracts a diverse mix of talented people to come and do their best work.  We are building a team that values diversity and belonging.  EXPLO, as a part of the Exploration School, does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or other social programs.  It affords all students the rights and privileges that are generally made available at the School.