2026 Summer Programs - SPELL Elementary/Middle School: Teachers, Grades 1-8

Young World Physical Education; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A summer educational program in Somerville seeks teachers for grades 1-8 for the 2026 Summer Programs. Your role will focus on supporting multilingual learners through enriching language development experiences. Preferred qualifications include experience supervising children, teamwork, and bilingual communication skills. The program runs from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with a daily schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am - 1 pm, offering $35 per hour. Professional development will be held before the program starts.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in informal and formal settings.
• Ability to support children in learning activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide language development experiences in summer programs.
• Supervise children during learning and recreation activities.

Skills

Experience supervising children

Ability to support children in learning activities

Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment

Bilingual/multilingual communication

Job description

2026 Summer Programs - SPELL Elementary/Middle School: Teachers, Grades 1-8

Somerville Public Schools, Albert F. Argenziano School – Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5562483
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Position Type: Seasonal - Yearly appointment
• Salary: $35.00 per hour

Job Description

Program Goal: Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) provides Multilingual Learners theme-based language development experiences in the morning and enrichment activities provided by community partners in the afternoon.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising children in informal and formal settings
• Ability to support children in learning activities
• Ability to supervise children in recreation activities
• Ability to collaborate and function effectively as a team member
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• Reliable and ability to maintain a schedule
• Bilingual/multilingual and ability to communicate with diverse students and families

Terms of Employment:

• Seasonal/Yearly Appointment
• Summer School Program Schedule: July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026
• Rate: $35.00 per hour
• Monday through Friday, 8 am - 1 pm
• SPELL program professional development for all SPELL staff will take place in the last week on June or first week of July.

Disclosure: All positions listed are subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.

Reports to: MLE Director, SPELL Director and SPELL Assistant Directors

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Paulina Mitropoulos, Director of MLE Programs
• DISTRICT WIDE
• Email: [e-mail]

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.