CRLS Global Studies Certificate Program Coordinator

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 5,400 - 5,800; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking a Coordinator for the CRLS Global Studies Certificate Program. The role will manage the program website, recruit students through outreach, and produce a weekly e-newsletter featuring journalism sources, local events, and global opportunities.

You will coordinate guest speakers, organize monthly meetings, review applications, and communicate updates to the Dean of Curriculum Social Studies and the CRLS Principal.

Qualifications

• Current CRLS Social Studies teacher who has experience with the Global Studies Program.

Responsibilities

• Manage the program website, update student work, global events, new courses, and application materials.
• Recruit students through outreach to teachers, students, parents, and CPS media outlets.
• Write a weekly e-newsletter with journalism sources, local events, and global/multicultural opportunities.
• Research and contact guest speakers for monthly Global Studies program meetings.
• Organize and set agendas for the monthly meetings.
• Facilitate 1.5 hour monthly meetings.
• Review student program applications and journals.
• Field questions from students and parents.
• Provide annual updates to the Dean of Curriculum Social Studies and CRLS Principal.

Skills

Global Studies program experience

Teaching experience

Job description

Description Of Service Opportunity

The CRLS Global Studies Certificate Program Coordinator will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Manage the website, which includes updating it with student work, global events, new global courses, international opportunities, and application materials.
• Recruit students to join the program through outreach to teachers, students, and parents and CPS media outlets.
• Research for and writing a weekly e-newsletter for the students that includes journalism sources, local events, and global/multicultural opportunities.
• Research and contact guest speakers from across the globe to speak at Global Students Certificate Program monthly meetings.
• Organize and set agendas for the monthly meetings.
• Facilitate 1.5 hours long monthly meetings.
• Read through student program applications.
• Read through student events reflections and international experience journals.
• Field questions from students and parents on an ongoing basis.
• At the end of each term, provide the Dean of Curriculum Social Studies and the CRLS Principal with a formal update on the program.

Description Of Service Opportunity

• Manage the website, which includes updating it with student work, global events, new global courses, international opportunities, and application materials.
• Recruit students to join the program through outreach to teachers, students, and parents and CPS media outlets.
• Research for and writing a weekly e-newsletter for the students that includes journalism sources, local events, and global/multicultural opportunities.
• Research and contact guest speakers from across the globe to speak at Global Students Certificate Program monthly meetings.
• Organize and set agendas for the monthly meetings.
• Facilitate 1.5 hours long monthly meetings.
• Read through student program applications.
• Read through student events reflections and international experience journals.
• Field questions from students and parents on an ongoing basis.
• At the end of each term, provide the Dean of Curriculum Social Studies and the CRLS Principal with a formal update on the program.

Requirements

Current CRLS Social Studies teacher who has experience with the Global Studies Program.

Length Of Contract

September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Contract Amount

Not exceed $5760.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours