Marketing & Enrichment Program Assistant

Join a positive, collaborative school community! Apply your superior organizational skills, innovative knowledge of social media, flexible mindset, and drive to do what it takes to market and support our school every day. Work collaboratively with Acera’s Enrichment, Marketing, Admissions, and Core Program to showcase Acera is known as a place where kids can become their best selves, in a culture of freedom and joyful learning! Why Join Acera? Acera is a progressive, independent school serving high-ability students ages 5 to 15. We offer a supportive, students explore and learn at a pace appropriate to each child’s unique motivation and potential, not their age. Our culture is not about pressure to achieve; it is about freedom to thrive. Become part of a vibrant community, where 93% of students like or love coming to school every day. We support our students’ innate curiosity and love of learning. Through developing EQ, complex and creative thinking skills, and systems awareness, we develop thinkers and innovators who will be able to make positive change in our world. Acera: The Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity and Leadership 5 Lowell Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890 (8 miles north of Boston) Job Duties & Key Responsibilities Marketing & Outreach

Promote Acera programs through in-house and external event participation (e.g., Town Days, local festivals, parades).

Help build and maintain a dynamic social media presence aligned with Acera’s voice and brand.

Collaborate on marketing and outreach efforts to grow enrollment in Core Program and Enrichment.

Manage and publicize student contests (e.g., Noetic Math, Math Kangaroo, Future Engineer Competitions).

Collect, create, and share visual and written content to tell Acera’s story and elevate program visibility. Program Support – Enrichment & Operations

Coordinate and support logistics for Acera’s after school, vacation, and summer enrichment programs.

Oversee student check-in/out, aftercare, and daily Extended Day programming.

Supervise February and April school vacation camps.

Maintain after school snack inventory and enrichment program materials.

Supervise and support interns and Counselors-in-Training (CITs).

Assist with daily communication and responsive customer service for families and staff. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

At least 2 years of relevant experience in education, enrichment programming, nonprofit operations, or marketing.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

High emotional intelligence and sound judgment under pressure.

Excellent organization and time management abilities.

Experience managing people, interns, or student programs is a plus.

Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.

Creative mindset and passion for progressive education and student-centered learning.

A growth mindset and enthusiasm for ongoing learning and professional growth. Salary & Benefits

$50,000-51,500 annually

Health care benefits, Federal/State holidays off

Four weeks of accrued vacation.

School year position, full time

School-aged children of full time employees are able to attend Acera’s after school program free of charge.

School aged-children who independently apply for and are granted admission to Acera typically receive a financial aid stipend, capping annual tuition at $17,000/ year.

Schedule-Will include some flexible hours:

Weekend and Evenings- when additional time is required, we offer comp time to ensure a balanced workload.

School Year: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Summer: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (8 hour variable within that range)

Includes February and April school vacation weeks Working Conditions

Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school, classroom, and campus, including climbing stairs.

Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.

Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist children throughout the day.

Must be able to traverse the space and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning.

Prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Application Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with a brief statement outlining your approach to differentiated instruction, classroom management, and any relevant experience or training in gifted education. Start Date Anticipated start date: Flexible-by August 25, 2025. Equal Opportunity Employer Acera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Conditions of Offer All offers of employment are contingent upon CORI, SORI and fingerprint-based background checks, as required by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), our organization is required to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Therefore, if you accept this position, you will be required to complete a Form I-9 upon hire. Within 3 days of beginning employment, you will need to supply acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) of your identity and work authorization.