High School Student Aide (2026-2027) (Boston)

Brighton, Massachusetts, United States

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up to 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare studentsparticularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degreefor success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school communitythey represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 98% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them: 23% of our students qualify for special education services; 19% of our student body are English Language Learners.

Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organizationa staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competentare vital to our goals and mission. 

Position

High School Student Aide, (2026-2027)

Location

Boston, MA (Brighton Campus)

Start date

ASAP

OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Match has an immediate opening for a High School Student Aide. This is a 1-1 aide position supporting a male student who needs help with physical needs, including bathroom support.

The Student Aide supports the success of Match students with disabilities. The aide will be expected to provide help with implementation of skills and goals in line with the students educational and therapeutic needs. Throughout the school day, the aide will support the students during instructional times both in and out of the classroom, and during lunch, breaks, and other non-instructional times.

The Student Aide is an integral member of our school team, and is a great opportunity for someone who relishes the idea of working with students with disabilities. The Student Aide role allows for the fostering of an inclusive community, skill development, social-emotional growth, and the unique opportunity to support a student.

The Student Aide is responsible for developing a deep relationship with the student, and leveraging those relationships to ensure that students are getting the support they need to meet their academic and personal potential.

The position is based at Match High School, located at 1001 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton, MA. This is a full time position that starts at an annual salary of $52,499 and can be higher based on prior relevant experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. 

We are looking for applicants who:

• have prior experience working with students with disabilities;
  
• have prior experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or health aide;
  
• possess a deep belief that all students can and will succeed and have a willingness to do whatever it takes;
  
• have an incredible amount of patience and willingness to go the extra mile; 
  
• have a desire to continually improve their practice as an educator by taking and implementing feedback; and 
  
• demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work.
  

ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION

Match Education is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform. xhyhwjd

The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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