Summer Camp ELA Teacher

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• Implement and coordinate a Summer Learning loss program integrating literacy and ELA curricula into summer camp in order to address academic achievement gaps and promote interest in learning.
• Provide three hours of direct instruction (plus one hour preparation time per day) 4 days per week to Campers in grades 1-7.
• Create a robust, hands-on and effective learning environment for campers.

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching ELA
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work with children and youth from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Massachusetts ELA Licensure (grades 1-7) highly preferred

• Travel between sites and to activities as needed

June 29, 2026 – summer seasonal position (desired start date yet position open until filled)

Roxbury, MA (Yawkey Club)

Salary - $36/hour-$40/hour - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

Please complete an online application at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

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