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

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking individuals for the Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) program in Somerville, Massachusetts. This role involves supervising multilingual learners through educational and recreational activities. The position runs from July 6, 2026, to July 31, 2026, offering a rate of $35.00 per hour, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 1 pm. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and be bilingual/multilingual. Professional development will be provided for all SPELL staff.

Skills

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

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

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.