2026 Summer Programs - SPELL Elementary: Parent Paraprofessional Intern

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Somerville is seeking individuals for the Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) program, focusing on providing theme-based language development activities and supervising children. Ideal candidates should have experience supervising children and be able to communicate effectively with diverse students. This seasonal role runs from July 6 to July 31, 2026, offering $25/hour for a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 am to 1 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in informal and formal settings supervising children.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Reliable with the ability to maintain a schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide theme-based language development activities for Multilingual Learners.
• Coordinate enrichment experiences provided by community partners.
• Supervise children during learning and recreation activities.

Skills

Experience supervising children

Ability to support children in learning activities

Ability to supervise children in recreation activities

Team collaboration

Bilingual/multilingual communication

Job description

Program Goal:

Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) provides Multilingual Learners theme-based language development activities in the morning and enrichment experiences 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 childrenReliable 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: $25.00 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.

Reports to: MLE Director, Director for SPELL Elementary Program, & Assistant Director for SPELL Elementary Program

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.