Job title: Math Acceleration Academy – 6-8 Math Teacher (Apr)
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 also include an onsite program Principal, .5 paraprofessional support for each class, and additional support for STEM integration.
The Math Acceleration Academy 6-8 Teacher, under the direction of the Acceleration Academy Principal and K-12 Summer/ Vacation Week Program Manager will be responsible for all duties connected with math instruction as well as other duties required within the program to help maintain and foster a school climate that promotes high expectations of all students. This program is designed to be highly selective in order to pair students with highly effective instruction. Teachers selected for this Academy will work closely with the math department to develop lessons based on target math standards and complement a pre-selected STEM project. Teachers will receive direct support from the math department before and during the Academy, including: coaching, classroom observation, and feedback.
Minimum Requirements:
Time Commitment:
The anticipated time commitment for Acceleration Academy teachers is approximately 50 hours between January 18 – February 24, 2024; or February 26 – April 26, 2024. This includes a required 2 hour orientation the week of January 23rd, about 15 hours of preparation, 28 program hours and 5 hours of prep/classroom setup.
Requirements:
The Acceleration Academy Teachers must have the ability to teach students of diverse learning styles and grade levels.
Preference given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract: January 18 -April 26, 2024
Compensation: $3,000 Flat Stipend, paid after program completion (anticipated payment date: Mar. 15 for February Break, MAy 15 for April break ).
Length of Contract:
March 1 2024 to April 29, 2024
Contract Amount:
$3000.00 Flat Rate
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 Teacher (Apr) (6 positions)
Primary Location : Office Of Elementary Education
Salary Range : Stipend
Shift Type : Part-Time
Expected salary: $3000 per month
Location: Massachusetts
Job date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:56:11 GMT
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