What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Acceleration Academy - 6-8 Math Teacher position at Cambridge Public Schools?
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 18th - Friday February 21st - 8:30am -2:55pm.
April Break: Tues April 22 - Friday April 25th - 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:
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:
February 03, 2025 through April 25, 2025
Contract Amount
$50.00 per hourly, Not to exceed $2500.00
Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.
Salary : $50
