Job title: Math Acceleration Academy – 6 – 8 Math Principal (Feb and April)
Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Job description: Description of Service Opportunity:
The Math Acceleration Academy is a four day intensive math and enrichment program designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who would benefit from additional math instruction to meet grade level standards and achieve proficiency on the MCAS examination. This program will run during the following dates:
February Break: Tues February 20th -Friday February 23rd – 8:30am -2:55pm.
April Break: Tues April 16 – -Friday April 19th – 8:30am -2:55pm.
The Acceleration Academy is based on a research-supported program framework approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each day will include two long blocks (90-120 min) of targeted math instruction that is integrated with a hands-on STEM project. Each day will also include an hour of daily prep time, during which students will participate in an enrichment activity. Each grade level (6, 7, and 8) will have a capacity of 2 classrooms with approximately 10 scholars per classroom. Program staff will include 6 6-8 math teachers, .5 paraprofessional support for each class, and additional support for STEM integration.
The Math Acceleration Academy Principal, under the direction of the Math Department Head and Instructional Coach, will be responsible for all duties connected with instructional leadership as well as other duties required within the program to help maintain and foster a school climate that promotes high expectations of all students. The Principal will collaborate with the Program Manager for Summer/ Vacation Week programs on program design and logistics planning before and during the Academy. The Principal will support Academy teachers through program orientation and individualized coaching ahead of the academy as well as classroom observations and feedback during the program week. The Principal will also be the onsite building administrator during the program.
Time Commitment:
The anticipated time commitment for the Acceleration Academy Principal is approximately 65 hours between January 15 – February 24, 2024; or February 15 – April 26, 2024. This includes 10 hours of administrative work, 15 hours of program development and training time, 32 onsite program hours and 8 hours of program setup/breakdown.
Minimum Requirements:
The Acceleration Academy Principal must have a deep understanding of mathematical learning and experience in staff coaching, curriculum development, and evaluation.
Preference given to Cambridge Public School District staff.
Length of Contract: January 18 -April 26, 2024
Compensation: $4,000 Flat Stipend, paid after program completion (anticipated payment date: Mar. 15 for February Break, May 15 for April break ).
Length of Contract:
January 22, 2024 to April 26, 2024
Contract Amount:
Flat Rate $4,000.00
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
Job Title : Math Acceleration Academy – 6 – 8 Math Principal (Feb and April)
Primary Location : Mathematics
Salary Range : Stipend
Shift Type : Part-Time
Expected salary: $4000 per month
Location: Cambridge, MA
Job date: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:44:15 GMT
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