K-5 CPS SUMMER ART TEACHER

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,394 - 69,945; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Cambridge is seeking a Summer Art Teacher to facilitate art classes for grades K-4 in the CPS SOARS! summer program. You'll be responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment, collaborating on lesson design, and promoting artistic expression. The contract is for the period of July 1 to July 31, 2026, with a compensation not to exceed $5750. This role is ideal for those with relevant licensure and a passion for teaching art to young students.

Qualifications

• Teachers must be able to teach in multi-age classrooms.
• MA DESE licensure is preferred.
• Priority given to appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun and safe summer learning experience.
• Collaborate with staff to design curriculum-aligned lessons.
• Facilitate art projects and activities for students.

Skills

Ability to teach students with diverse learning needs

Collaborative lesson design

Facilitation of art projects

Education

MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts

Licensure in English as a Second Language

Licensure in Moderate Disabilities preK-8

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity

The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students. The Summer Art Teacher will provide grade-specific art classes on a rotating schedule throughout the week to students in the CPS SOARS! camp. The CPS Summer Art teacher, under the direction of the Summer Principal, Summer Program Lead, and Executive Director of Academics, will be responsible for:

• Providing a fun, safe, theme-based summer learning experience that promotes high expectations for all students;
• Collaborate with program principals and instructional staff to design lessons that align with district provided curriculum;
• Facilitating grade appropriate art projects and activities for students.

Program Logistics

• Dates:
  • May 1–June 30, 2025
  • 15 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training
  • Specific dates communicated with job offer
  • July 6–31, 2026 (CPS SOARS! Program)
• Time: 10:00-3:00 p.m. (teacher work day, July)
• Location(s): Morse Elementary School

Minimum Requirements

Teachers must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts, English as a Second Language, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.

Length of Contract

July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Contract Amount

Not exceed $5750.00

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.