K-5 CPS SUMMER Science TEACHER

About the role

The CPS SOARS! program is a four-week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students. The Summer Science Teacher will provide grade-specific science enrichment classes on a rotating schedule throughout the week to students in the CPS SOARS! Camp.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, safe, theme-based summer learning experience that promotes high expectations for all students.
• Collaborate with program principals and instructional staff to design lessons that align with district-provided curriculum.
• Facilitate grade-appropriate science and art projects and activities for students.

Schedule

• Orientation & Planning: May 1–June 30, 2025 (15 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training; specific dates communicated with job offer).
• Program Dates: July 6–31, 2026 (CPS SOARS! Program).
• Daily Hours: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (teacher work day in July).

Location

Morse Elementary School

Requirements

• Ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms.
• MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts, English as a Second Language, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred.
• Priority given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.

Pay

Contract amount not to exceed $5,750.00. Hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. Non-exempt employees will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours per week.