2026 Summer Programs - Summer Calculus Project: Peer Mentor/Teacher (Teen Staff)

Job Goals

The mission of The Calculus Project is to increase the representation and success of Black, Hispanic, and low-income students in advanced mathematics. Peer Mentors/Teachers at TCP provide academic support, assist with program activities, and serve as positive role models.

Qualifications/Expectations

• SHS students or recent SHS alumni who have participated in TCP in past summers, are passionate about STEM, or aspire to be mathematics teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Effective communication with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Treatment of all staff and students with respect, identification and response to biased and hateful incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interning in a mathematics classroom or working with youth in a summer program.
• Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a grade-level team including a Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and other peer teachers.
• Create a nurturing learning environment, maintain high behavioral and academic standards, and foster a culture of collaboration and exploration.
• Support the Lead Teacher with a group of 20-25 students daily.
• Pre-learn topics in Precalculus, Calculus, or Statistics to prepare for the school year.
• Facilitate the Count Forward curriculum, helping students learn about achievements of STEM professionals of color.
• Chaperone small groups of students during field trips.
• Attend up to 1.5 hours/week of daily debriefs with TCP summer staff.
• Report incidents to summer leadership team and other relevant staff as required.

Terms Of Employment

• Seasonal/Yearly Employment
• Location: East Somerville Community School
• Stipend: $18.28/hour
• Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days: Week of June 22, 2026
• Program Schedule: July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (Monday through Friday)
• Students: 6 hours/day, 9am-2pm
• Staff: 6 hours/day, 9am-2:30pm, includes 30 minutes lunch
• Position Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Academics, Director of Equity & Excellence, TCP Director, Director of Summer Programs