Summer Programs - SPELL Elementary​/Middle School: Counselors, Grades 1-8

Position: 2026 Summer Programs - SPELL Elementary/Middle School: Counselors, Grades 1-8
Job Goal:
Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) provides Multilingual Learners theme-based language development experiences in the morning and enrichment activities provided by community partners in the afternoon.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience supervising children in informal and formal settings

* Ability to support children in learning activities

* Ability to supervise children in recreation activities

* Ability to collaborate and function effectively as a team member

* Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

* Reliable and ability to maintain a schedule

* Bilingual/multilingual and ability to communicate with diverse students and families

Terms of Employment:

* Seasonal/Yearly Appointment

* Summer School Program

Schedule:

July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026

* Rate: $35.00 per/hour

* Monday through Friday, 8 am - 1 pm

* SPELL program professional development for all SPELL staff will take place in the last week on June or first week of July.

Position

Reports to:

MLE Director, SPELL Director and SPELL Assistant Directors

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis 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.