What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calculus Project - Summer Counselor position at Newton Public Schools?
The Calculus Project - Summer Counselor 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 Counselors : The Calculus Project counselor needs to support our students in the summer program. The counselor must truly believe in the mission
of the Calculus Project, and work to support all students in succeeding in mathematics while being proud of their identity.
Responsibilities :
Check in with students and classes on a daily basis either formally or informally
Examples include :
Visiting classes during breaks and meeting with students to check in
Being present at drop off and pick up, and checking in with students before and after the day.
Plan class meetings within the first week to meet with all the students (30-60 minutes)
Introductions
Activity focused on identity
Create and implement activities that build strong and trusting relationships with students (affinity groups)
Either for whole grades or whole program
After lunch (1-2)
Commit to anti-racist practices, including implementing culturally-responsive instruction, ongoing self-assessment of identity and biases, deconstructing harmful norms and standards
Meet with teachers to check in about student needs
Attend field trips and other program activities
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
Attend and assist with program activities and field trips
Supervise breaks, lunch, and other program activities
As needed : Work with students on study habits, fostering growth mindset, collaborative group work, note taking / organization, and team building
As needed : Communicate with families of the summer participants
As needed : Re-evaluate student placement for the fall
Compensation (subject to change with notice) :
The current rate for Summer Counselors is $50 per hour. This is for 5 hours per 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
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