CPS Summer Skill Boost Instructional Coach (2 positions)

Description of Service Opportunity

The CPS Summer Skills Boost program is a four-week focused summer program providing high-impact tutoring for current 6-7 grade students with demonstrated academic needs in math and literacy. The program operates from 8:30-11:00am on Mondays through Thursdays at The Putnam Avenue School from July 6 to July 30. Students are cohorted by home school (CSUS, DVUS, RAUC, PAUS) and matched with school-based educators. Students can access tutoring either in-person or via Google Meet. The student-to-teacher ratio is 1:5.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the department staff to develop guidance for teachers utilizing district-provided summer academic curriculum, including pacing and differentiation.
• Plan and facilitate pre-program professional development for summer teaching staff.

Requirements

• CPS Summer Skills Boost Instructional Coach 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.

Qualifications

Your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate.

Pay

• May–June, 2026: $50 per hour ($1000, not to exceed 20 hours)

Schedule

• May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026