K-4 CPS SOARS! Summer Teachers

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 CPS SOARS! teacher, under the direction of the CPS SOARS! Principal, Summer Program Lead, and 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;
• Facilitating literacy and math instruction using district provided curriculum (Lit Camp, Math Camp) and intervention materials;
• Monitoring student progress toward academic goals;
• Maintaining regular communication with caregivers/parents; and
• Supporting students during local field trips and special events.

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:
8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. (teacher work day, July)

Note:

there are opportunities for teachers interested in additional hours to facilitate enrichment activities in the afternoon.

Location(s):
Morse Elementary School

CPS SOARS! Teachers must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in Early Childhood preK-2, Elementary 1-6, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 required. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.

July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

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