Calculus Project - Summer Teacher

The Calculus Project - Summer Teacher Position

Goals:

• To increase the number of Black, Hispanic, Latinx, and low income students enrolled in high-level math courses at the high school
• To deepen mathematical understanding
• To ensure that students are provided with a safe and enriching learning environment in which they can see themselves and affirm their abilities as mathematicians
• To establish high expectations for student learning and performance, including the expectation that students enroll in accelerated or honors math at the high school level
• Expose students to STEM related fields

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Who Participates in The Calculus Project?

• Students in grades 8-12. Each grade level cohort contains 30-45 students from across the district.
• Students who identify as Black, Hispanic, Latinx, or low income.
• Students who are demonstrating, or working towards, proficiency in accelerated or honors level math.
• Students and families are selected to participate in the program based on their work ethic and attitude towards school. Students are expected to believe that if they work hard then they can be successful in challenging mathematics classes.

Summer Teachers:  Each year, The Calculus Project looks for math teachers interested in teaching as part of the summer program. Teachers must be enthusiastic, passionate, creative, flexible, and well organized.   Teachers must truly believe in the mission of the Calculus Project, and work to support all students in succeeding in mathematics.  

Responsibilities: The summer teacher for each grade level is responsible for teaching the 3-week summer preview course in July.  Each course meets from 9 AM – 2pm every day the program meets (including breaks, lunch, and program activities). Teachers are also required to attend a weekly 1 hour staff meeting.  The summer instructors work with the teacher leaders and the project coordinator to develop and implement the summer program curriculum. The major responsibilities include:

• Plan and teach the summer preview course 4 hours every day to a class of 15-20 students.
• Commit to anti-racist practices, including implementing culturally-responsive instruction, ongoing self-assessment of identity and biases, and deconstructing harmful norms and standards
• Create and implement activities that build strong and trusting relationships with students
• Work with students on study habits, fostering growth mindset, collaborative group work, note taking/organization, and team building
• Evaluate student performance during the summer
• Communicate with families of the summer participants on a weekly basis
• Attend weekly staff meetings with the coordinator and/or other teachers to discuss program logistics, teacher instruction and/or student performance
• Attend pre-summer staff meeting in June
• Collaborate and plan with other summer teachers
• Attend and assist with program activities and field trips
• Supervise breaks, lunch, and other program activities
• Re-evaluate student placement for the fall which may include communication with building principals and/or department chairs depending on the grade level.

Compensation (subject to change with notice): 

• The current rate for Summer Teachers is $50 per hour. This is for 6 hours: 5 hours with students and 1 hour of preparatory time daily.
• 1-2 prep days before the summer (6 hours/day)

Application

• Due by March 1, 2025.
• Once all the applications are received, a committee composed of Calculus Project administrators, High School Math Department Chairs and representatives from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion meet and read through the applications. All applications will be carefully reviewed and decisions will be made based on the needs of the program, which include a focus on increasing the number of teachers of color and continuing to build on anti-racist practices. Decisions will be communicated to you as soon as possible.

All questions can be sent to Calculus Project: calculusproject@newton.k12.ma.us

Salary : $50