Rise Up Summer Program Teacher (English Language Arts) (July 2024)
Cambridge Public Schools
Rindge, NHCambridge, MA
$50.00 per hour
Permanent
Part-time
1 month ago
Description of Service Opportunity:The Rise Up Summer Program is a 4-week summer learning experience for rising 9th graders whom CPS as identified as needing additional academic skill development to reach proficiency. Rise Up students will receive targeted, developmentally responsive instruction in the subjects of Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Justice. Curriculum and instruction will be student-centered and focus on active learning to motivate and engage students.The Cambridge Public Schools seeks a teacher for each of the core subject areas: ELA, Math, Physics, and Social Justice . The teacher will attend orientation/planning meetings prior to the start of the program (dates to be determined); analyze assessment data and develop a 4-week curriculum to meet identified needs; teach two classes during the 4-week program; incorporate elements of Development Design and AVID into lesson planning and execution; administer pre- and post assessments and analyze results; and attend weekly staff meetings.Minimum Requirements:Candidates for the position must be licensed in secondary in the subject taught and/or Special Education and should demonstrate an excellent record as a classroom teacher (minimum 3 years) with strong planning, organizational, and pedagogical skills. Candidates must have the desire to design developmentally responsive curriculum to meet identified student needs, as well as the ability to plan and implement assessment-based instruction. Preferred but not required is some familiarity with English Language Learners, AVID, Developmental Design methodologies, or similar programs, and an interest in incorporating fitness activities into learning. Preference will be given to regularly appointed teacher(s) from the Cambridge Public Schools.Length of Contract:July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024Contract Amount:$50.00 per hour, Not to exceed $8750.00Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.Job Title : Rise Up Summer Program Teacher (English Language Arts) (July 2024)Primary Location : Cambridge Rindge & Latin High SchoolSalary Range : StipendShift Type : Part-Time
