K-5 CPS SUMMER Science TEACHER

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