2023 SUMMER PROGRAMS: SUMMER OF YES - ASSISTANT TEACHER/GROUP LEADER 866

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Program Goal

: Looking for a fun summer job supporting youth in a hands on, project based STEAM curriculum? Look no further! The Summer of Yes is an innovative collaboration with several Somerville youth programs, including Somerville Media Center, Parkour Generations Boston, and many more supported by the Somerville Public Schools. This program is a therapeutic, inclusive program for students with different learning and behavior needs as well as students underrepresented in STEM, students from low income families, and multilingual learners. We are looking for an organized, passionate staff to support our dynamic, energetic summer youth program.

Qualifications/Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities

High School Degree or equivalent (Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency preferred

Must pass CORI/SORI and fingerprinting check

Responsibilities

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Assist with activities as directed by the lead teacher including planning, preparation and organization for delivery of program

Help to create and maintain a safe learning environment

Develop and maintain positive, respectful and appropriate relationships with students

Engage positively, respectfully and professionally with colleagues

Protects student confidentiality

Complete required paperwork and duties as assigned

Additional duties as assigned

Willingness to learn and jump in enthusiastically to all activities

Excited to serve as a role model for youth

Experience supporting youth with disabilities, multilingual youth and youth with different learning needs preferred

Assist in the the daily student sign in/sign out process for their assigned students

Assist leading group games and community building activities during transition times

Assist in the supervision of lunch and snack and serving as a support staff to community partner programs

Opportunity to lead your own activities based on your interest and skills

Respond to and report behavior concerns, conflicts, and crises as they arise

Terms of Employment

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

Location: Albert F. Argenziano School

Rate: $25/per hour

Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days: Week of June 26

Program Schedule:

5 days a week, Monday through Friday

Start Date:

July 10, 2023

End Date: August 4, 2023

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, opportunities for split shifts

Reports to

: Co-Directors of Summer of Yes

Disclosure:

Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.

Position Type:

Summer

Positions Available:

12

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600