Summer Calculus Teacher — Equity-Driven Program

Young World Physical Education; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

The Calculus Project is a Newton Public Schools program inviting Summer Teachers to lead math instruction at Newton South High School in Newton, MA. Compensation is $50 per hour for a 6-hour day, with six hours daily including prep. Dates run July 6–24, 9am–2pm, with planning time built in.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and committed to anti-racist teaching practices. Responsibilities include planning and delivering the summer preview course, fostering growth mindset, and

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach the summer preview course 4 hours every day to a class of 15-20 students.
• Commit to anti‑racist practices, including implementing culturally‑responsive instruction, ongoing self‑assessment of identity and biases, and deconstructing harmful norms and standards
• Create and implement activities that build strong and trusting relationships with students
• Work with students on study habits, fostering growth mindset, collaborative group work, note taking/organization, and team building
• Evaluate student performance during the summer
• Communicate with families of the summer participants on a weekly basis
• Attend weekly staff meetings with the coordinator and/or other teachers to discuss program logistics, teacher instruction and/or student performance
• Attend pre‑summer staff meeting in June
• Collaborate and plan with other summer teachers
• Attend and assist with program activities and field trips
• Supervise breaks, lunch, and other program activities
• Re‑evaluate student placement for the fall which may include communication with building principals and/or department chairs depending on the grade level

Job description

The Calculus Project is a Newton Public Schools program inviting Summer Teachers to lead math instruction at Newton South High School in Newton, MA. Compensation is $50 per hour for a 6-hour day, with six hours daily including prep. Dates run July 6–24, 9am–2pm, with planning time built in.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and committed to anti-racist teaching practices. Responsibilities include planning and delivering the summer preview course, fostering growth mindset, and