Summer Literacy Coach for Grades 2–4

Phacs; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is seeking qualified teachers to support literacy intervention in our July Summer Scholars Club for students entering grades 2–4. You will plan literacy lessons daily, monitor progress, and share goals with families while facilitating engaging sessions.

The program runs June 29–August 6, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Monday–Thursday. Teacher hours are 8:30 am–12:30 pm, with the first hour for preparation; orientation includes virtual and in-person sessions TBD.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of effective small-group literacy instruction.
• Ability to analyze daily learning data to monitor progress and adapt teaching.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate progress to families.
• Understanding of foundational skills development in literacy for grades 2–4.
• Knowledge of multisensory, sequential phonics instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily literacy intervention lessons for each group.
• Track progress and share goals with families.
• Provide strong learning facilitation during sessions.
• Support rising grades 2–4 literacy development.
• Collaborate with school staff for program alignment.

Skills

Small group literacy

Data analysis

Family communication

Relationship building

Foundational skills

Multisensory phonics

Job description

Literacy Teacher for Summer Scholars Club

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Prospect Hill Academy Charter School PK-12 - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Literacy Teacher for Summer Scholars Club

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Prospect Hill Academy Charter School PK-12 - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5600376
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 29, 2026

Job Description

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is looking for qualified teachers to support literacy intervention in our July Summer Scholars Club, for selected students in rising grades 2–4. Teachers will be responsible for planning literacy intervention lessons for each group daily, based on identified learning targets. Teachers will track progress, share goals and outcomes with families, and provide strong learning facilitation during each session.


The student program will run from June 29 - August 6, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Teacher hours will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, the first hour will be for preparation; the next three hours will be spent working with 3 different small groups (one hour daily for each group).


Orientation dates:

• (2) 90-minute virtual sessions, June dates TBD
  
• (1) In-person session, 8:00 - 3:30, June date TBD

Required:

• Demonstrated track record of effective small group literacy instruction
  
• Ability to analyze student learning data collected from daily instructional work, in order to monitor progress and adapt teaching
  
• Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with students
  
• Ability to communicate with families about progress
  
• Understanding of the key role foundational skills development plays in literacy learning in Gr. 2-4
  
• Strong understanding of how to teach phonics using a multi-sensory, sequential approach

Preferred:

• Experience and/or license in literacy intervention
  
• Familiarity with FUNDATIONS and/or Orton Gillingham
  
• Familiarity with DIBELs

Position Type: Summer
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

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Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's district office is located in Union Square, Somerville and houses PreK-12 district staff.

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