Description of Service Opportunity :
The CPS Summer Scholars program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade 5-7 students with demonstrated academic need.
The program will operate from 8 : 30-12 : 00 at The Putnam Avenue School from July 8 to August 2. The day is organized into a block schedule and studies will have Math, ELA and enrichment periods each day.
The student teacher ratio will be 1 : 12.
The CPS Summer Scholars teacher, under the direction of the CPS Summer Scholars Principal, Director of MTSS, and Program Manager, will be responsible for :
- Providing a fun, safe, theme-based summer learning experience that promotes high expectations for all students;
- Facilitating literacy or math instruction, according to their assigned content area, using district provided curriculum (Fishtank, Math Camp) and intervention materials;
Monitoring student progress toward academic goals; and
Supporting students during local field trips and special events.
Program logistics
Dates : May 1 June 30, 2024
May 1 June 30, 2024
15 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training
Specific dates communicated with job offer
July 1 3, 2024 (summer set up and professional learning days)
July 8 August 2, 2024 (CPS Summer Scholars program)
Time :
7 : 30 a.m. 1 : 00 p.m. (teacher work day, July-August)
8 : 30 a.m. 12 : 30 p.m. (student day, July-August)
Location(s) : Putnam Avenue Upper School.
Minimum Requirements :
CPS Summer Scholars teachers must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms.
MA DESE licensure in English 5-8 , Mathematics 5-8, and / or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract : May 1 August 2, 2024
Contract Amount :
May June, 2024 : $50 per hour ($750, not to exceed 15 hours)
July August, 2024 : $50 per hour ($5,500, not to exceed 110 hours)
Funding Code : 51201 15000 869410 0
Length of Contract :
July 1, 2024 to August 2, 2024
Contract Amount :
$50.00 per hour, Not to exceed $6250.00