Summer Programs - Summer Kindergarten Transition: Director

Job Goal

Summer programming at Capuano offers experiences for children with little to no prior preschool experience or who would benefit from summer programming as they transition to kindergarten.

These summer programs provide opportunities for students to become oriented to the classroom and school setting and practice early literacy, language, and math skills. The daily schedule includes free breakfast and lunch, classroom activities including directed learning experiences in academic areas, opportunities for play, and enrichment activities. In addition, there are parent engagement activities during the week to support home-school connections.

• Early Childhood and/or ESL/ELL license and relevant teaching experience (minimum 5 years successful teaching experience, Master’s preferred).
• Experience supervising multi-dimensional programs including student safety, program planning, supervision of staff, interns, volunteers, managing supplies, etc.
• Experience in curriculum development and leading/planning/providing professional development.
• Experience in working with students with special needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families to support program access and effectively address issues that may arise.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students.
• Bilingual/multicultural communication with diverse students and families is preferred.

• Supervise summer teachers and all instructional and enrichment activities.
• Coordinate the administration of the summer school, which includes student registration, class scheduling and assignments, teacher assignments, experience surveys, and student assessments.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the academic process and attendance of students.
• Conduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper function of the summer program.
• Assist in the screening, hiring, and assigning of summer program teachers.
• Maintain high standards for students and positive behavioral supports.
• Assess all summer program activities and provide recommendations for the improvement of future summer programming.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of the Capuano Early Childhood Special Education Extended School Year Summer Program as well as designated SPS Department Chairs to coordinate, plan, assure implementation with fidelity for all children in the general education and special education programs.
• Job requirements, including planning and coordination time during out of school hours.
• Summer School Session:
  Must be available for on-site support for summer session from July 6 - July 31, 2026.
• Must be available for professional development during the week of June 22, 2026.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

• Seasonal/Yearly Employment
• Out of Regular school and/or work hours
• Location:
  
  Michael
  
  E. Capuano Early Childhood Center
• Stipend: $8,400
• Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days:
  Week of June 22, 2026

July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026

8:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday

Director of Early Childhood Education & Director of Summer Programs

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

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.