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2026 Summer Programs - Summer Adventure: Performing Arts Specialist (Hollywood)

Somerville Public Schools · Somerville, MA · 4 mo ago
Design$36/hrTemporary

Qualifications

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have 1 year of experience working with school-age children.

Experience planning and implementing activity-based curriculum in the subject area to be taught

Ability to set clear limits and supervise groups of school age children

Administrative and organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to collaborate with CS staff and Administration

Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Teaching

  • Lead small and large group activities in a specialized area (Program Specials include: STEM, ELA, Cultures, Environmental Science, The Arts, Physical Education)
  • Implement Community Schools Behavior Management Policy
  • Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies
  • Follow program procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children
  • Able to cooperate and team-teach with other teachers
  • Build positive relationships with families

Programming

  • Research, plan and implement activity based curriculum to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance with Somerville Public School curriculum and summer program themes
  • Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with the Community Schools procedures
  • Submit weekly themed units 2 weeks in advance to Administration

Staffing and Supervision

  • Oversee all aspects of field trips including students and staff supervision as well as admissions and bus transportation
  • Program check-in and dismissal as well as supervision of campers and staff during post program activities
  • Facilitate participation of Lead and Assistant Teachers to during lessons

Communication

  • Communicate regularly with Administration

Terms of Employment

Program Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:15am-4:15pm

Start Date: July 6

End Date: August 7 or 14 (waiting on final decision)

Mandatory Orientation days on May 27 virtual meeting and June 16 in person (subject to change).

Salary: $36.00 per scheduled hour worked / 40 hours per week.

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