5th Quarter Summer Learning Academy - Site Coordinator (Summer 2025)

**THIS IS A SUMMER SCHOOL POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY** 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

The 5th Quarter program aims to provide equitable access to high-quality academic and enrichment opportunities for students across Boston, utilizing the city's resources as an extended classroom. The program is designed to offer students an enriching and engaging summer experience that fosters increased school engagement, positive social, emotional, and academic growth, stronger relationships with peers and adults, and enhanced college and career readiness.

REPORTS TO: Chief of Office of Family and Community Advancement and Deputy Director of Expanded Learning and Opportunities 

When you are hired to work at the 5th Quarter Summer Learning program, you are committing to the entire duration of the program. This means that your assignment may involve working at different sites, as staffing needs arise. Flexibility in location is an essential requirement of the position, should you be the successful candidate for this position and accept the job offer, you agree to be available for reassignment to various sites as needed throughout the program.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 

Dates: July 7th-August 8th, with July 7th being an on site professional development day 

Hours: 6 hours/day for 25 days of programming

The in-person instructional hours for students in 5th Quarter Summer Learning Academies may vary by program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The 5th Quarter Summer Learning Academy Site Coordinator is responsible for planning, supervising and implementing this holistic model of summer learning and ensuring the program is inclusive to all students and families. The Site Coordinator will be responsible for managing and supporting staff, managing external community partners, program scheduling, room assignments, overseeing daily operations, addressing medical, behavioral, and other student needs, planning community events and field trips, and all other responsibilities pertaining to overseeing a complex, multifaceted summer program. Site Coordinators will also be required to work prior to program launch in order to support program planning, teacher and student outreach, roster management, and other pre-program operations as needed. 

Site Coordinators must be available to participate in planning and preparation activities immediately upon hiring. 

Pre-Program Responsibilities (April-June)

• Attend regular meetings with 5th Quarter Operations team
• Provide regular communication to families regarding program activities and requirements
• Support efforts to recruit and enroll target number of students
• Prepare and manage curriculum materials, including pre-program set up and materials inventory
• Plan and facilitate staff professional development sessions relevant to program implementation
• Participate in the hiring of qualified teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff 
• Manage summer program schedules and rosters for all staff and partners

Summer Program Responsibilities (July - August)

• Coordinate daily program logistics including but not limited to meal distribution, facilities use, transportation, technology, nursing, and custodial services 
• Ensure consistent monitoring of student progress; oversee any performance task or assessment administered to students including administration of required evaluation protocols in collaboration with Boston Afterschool and Beyond 
• Support high-quality instruction by facilitating professional development and curriculum planning sessions, modeling instructional practices, and observing instruction and providing feedback for teachers, paraprofessionals, and program staff
• Understand and implement culturally and linguistically sustaining practices
• Engage and communicate with families as partners in planning and problem solving 
• Establish a culturally competent, trauma sensitive learning climate 
• Manage student data systems (e.g. attendance, schedules, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate daily reporting of attendance
• Coordinate with school nurse (if applicable) to manage student health needs 
• Track work of BPS teachers and paraprofessionals, complete time reporting forms for payroll; arrange for coverage in the event of teaching staff absence 
• Execute and enforce program policies in alignment with BPS student discipline code 
• Coordinate emergency response procedures in the event of emergency 
• Complete “wrap-up” duties, including end-of-summer closeout paperwork and feedback activities 
• Demonstrate completion of other critical tasks and duties as requested by the Office of Expanded Learning Opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Massachusetts teaching license or school administrator license. 
• At least 1 year of professional teaching or administrative experience 
• Willing to facilitate academic growth through engaging, project-based curriculum
• Willing to work in close collaboration with community-based organizations as needed to meet shared goals in a student-centered, school-aligned, results-focused initiative. 
• Competency with relevant technology platforms, including but not limited to Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Aspen, SchoolMint, etc. 
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a visionary instructional leader with the capacity to coach and supervise educators, provide constructive feedback, and foster collaboration. 
• Experience with working with a diverse population of students, especially historically marginalized student groups such as economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners. 
• A fierce commitment to equity 
• An understanding and commitment to the implementation of the district’s Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices (CLSP) framework. 
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment. 

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Current teacher or administrator in the Boston Public Schools. 
• Prior experience working in a BPS summer learning program and/or in close collaboration with a community-based organization 
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali. 
• Specialization and/or licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language

Required for Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter - please include a detailed cover letter that includes your qualifications for the position and your preferred program site if applicable
• Reference/recommendation Letter from a 5th Quarter school leader or program director

TERMS:

• Hourly rate of $57/hr for direct instructional time and $40/hr for professional development and prep. Anticipated total of 175 hours including professional development, on-site program time, and additional duties, for an estimated total amount of up to $9550.
• The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2025 BPS Summer Employment Terms.
• Please be advised that pursuant to Massachusetts and Federal law, BPS considers site coordinators to be professional employees (or exempt employees), and they are expected to work as long as necessary to complete the required work. 
• The individual who is hired to this position consents to electronic sign-in procedures on site, that is retained by BPS exclusively for audit and sign-in verification (payroll). 
• BASAS Members must complete all required S6500 days by the end of the school year to be eligible for this role.
• Job offers are conditional and based on sufficient student enrollment/attendance.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY 

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. 

Job Contact

Heather McCormack, Deputy Director of Expanded Learning and Opportunities

Email hmccormack@bostonpublicschools.org 

Salary : $40 - $57