Worcester Cultural Academy is seeking an energetic, reliable, and people-centered Building Support Staff member to join our team in Worcester, MA. This is a full-time position and a unique opportunity for someone who loves working with kids, thrives on variety, and wants to be part of something special without needing years of classroom experience to do it. If you are the kind of person who shows up ready for whatever the day brings, keeps your cool when things get busy, and genuinely enjoys being around students of all ages, we want to hear from you. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of our community.Who We AreWCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K8 community.
We launched as a K-4 school and have added a grade every year since this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. A school like ours with multiple buildings, real-world partnerships, and a community that is always on the move needs people who can keep everything running smoothly.
That is exactly what this role does.We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this job keeps you moving. You will be on your feet, going between buildings, supporting students across the full K7 range, and pivoting to wherever you are needed throughout the day. No two days look exactly the same. If that sounds like your kind of work, you will fit right in.What You'll DoSupport student transitions between buildings on our multi-building campus, ensuring students move safely, efficiently, and with clear expectationsMonitor lunch duty, maintaining a calm, orderly, and positive environment for students during mealtimesChaperone field studies to our cultural institution partners including the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater supporting students and staff in the communityMonitor in-school suspension, providing a structured and respectful environment for students who need time away from the classroomCover the front desk as needed, welcoming visitors and families with professionalism and warmthServe as a flexible, dependable presence across the school day stepping in wherever support is needed and responding calmly to whatever comes upBuild positive, consistent relationships with students across all grade levels, serving as a trusted and familiar adult presence in the buildingSupport school staff by taking on tasks that keep the school's many moving pieces running smoothlyWhat You BringHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredExperience working with children or youth in any setting school, camp, after-school, community, or similarA calm, consistent, and positive presence with students ages 513 across a wide range of needs and personalitiesComfort with being on your feet and on the move throughout the full school dayReliability and punctuality the school counts on you to be where you are needed, when you are neededThe ability to pivot quickly between tasks and settings without losing your composureGenuine enjoyment of working with kids and being part of a busy, mission-driven school communityStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and warmly with students, families, and staffMust successfully pass all required background checks including CORI and fingerprintingInterested candidates may apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7 (you might need to copy & paste)
