Summer Teacher Full Time Temporary

Steppingstone is hiring middle school teachers for our six-week summer session. The salary for these positions is $8500 for the full summer.

Steppingstone is a not-for-profit organization that develops and implements programs that prepare students from historically marginalized communities for educational opportunities that lead to college success. Steppingstone is seeking summer faculty for the Steppingstone Scholars Program, which prepares 5th-7th grade students from public, charter, and parochial schools in Boston to attend middle and high schools that provide a path to college. Once Scholars complete the Steppingstone Scholars Program, Steppingstone supports them in their academic and social development throughout middle and high school and continues to support them through college to ensure their success and graduation.

Positions Available (ranging from Grades 5-7): English, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Summer Dates:

Classes: June 30 – August 8
Summer Orientation: June 24-26

Responsibilities:

• Participate in faculty orientation (see dates above)
• Commit to teaching in person throughout the entire summer session: Classes meet Monday through Friday and faculty hours are 7:45 am – 3:45 pm
• Teach engaging lessons to 3-4 sections of 12-15 students each; classes meet 5 times per week
• Attend weekly afternoon faculty meetings (Wednesdays until 5:00 pm) and complete periodic written evaluations of students
• Share certain roles necessary for administering the summer session: leading homeroom, co-teaching a weekly elective class, supervising study hall and tutoring students, monitoring breakfast, lunch, recess, and/or dismissal
• Chaperone field trip to Canobie Lake Park at the end of summer

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Full-time teaching experience and a strong background in selected subject area
• Experience differentiating classroom instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to educational and racial equity in college access and success
• Independent school or Boston Public Schools teaching experience is a plus
• Graduate students will be considered; an undergraduate degree is required
• Certification in Massachusetts is not required

Transportation and Location: The Steppingstone summer session will be held at Milton Academy in Milton, MA. Faculty members are responsible for arranging their transportation to Milton Academy. This position does not include housing.

Application Process: Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter indicating their preference for the subject area through this portal. Those invited to interview will be asked to deliver a 10-minute sample lesson and will be required to submit a list of three professional references. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Interviews and hiring will be conducted on a rolling basis.