Description of Service Opportunity:
The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students.
The Summer Science Teacher will provide grade-specific science enrichment classes on a rotating schedule throughout the week to students in the CPS SOARS! Camp.
The CPS Summer Science teacher, under the direction of the Executive Director of Academics, will be responsible for
- Providing a fun, safe, theme-based summer learning experience that promotes high expectations for all students;
- Collaborate with program principals and instructional staff to design lessons that align with district provided curriculum.
- Facilitating grade appropriate art projects and activities for students.
Program logistics
Dates:
May 1–June 30, 2025
15 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training
Specific dates communicated with job offer
July 6–31, 2026 (CPS SOARS! Program)
Time:
10:00-3:00 p.m. (teacher work day, July)
Location(s):
Morse Elementary School
Minimum Requirements:
Teachers must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts, English as a Second Language, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract:
July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026
Contract Amount
Not exceed $5750.00
Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours
